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 3080356 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3081747 epoch_slot_no: 14547 block_no: 3080212 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2019-09-07 06:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0cf491b1479d163d7a5388d703cdef1d79e670812598d2b794aa7761f933027eBlock Operator
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