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 3080737 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3082128 epoch_slot_no: 14928 block_no: 3080593 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2935 time: 2019-09-07 08:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f6033a56113bc9eb6872a900a2ad3bdc5b2759f60263a041541d75156ae3344Block Operator
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