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 3080586 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3081977 epoch_slot_no: 14777 block_no: 3080442 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2442 time: 2019-09-07 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2f6ab225e9ae2c564a28503b41c95c7838540e08f56fa68f2855dd289c00fe8Block Operator
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