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 3080608 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3081999 epoch_slot_no: 14799 block_no: 3080464 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2019-09-07 07:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xddb2dbee5b1401bd5d94b8f220266c4f9946c5d883e8e4dbebec8e02c8fe255cBlock Operator
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