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 3080481 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3081872 epoch_slot_no: 14672 block_no: 3080337 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1853 time: 2019-09-07 07:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02613e62753cd7d29d4d945281e65be8772e2239a516cf642871e86a37e03361Block Operator
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