A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3079985 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3081376 epoch_slot_no: 14176 block_no: 3079841 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2019-09-07 04:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd69ef5f698271c8b7861bb37f2e8155d4b85ed18587e303bf2dc5f3d1d35bff8Block Operator
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