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 3080226 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3081617 epoch_slot_no: 14417 block_no: 3080082 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6020 time: 2019-09-07 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5dea51be98e2a77aaf484b4db0cd3f1a363634e79ba302ec4c0d85b67e831a56Block Operator
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