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 3081549 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3082940 epoch_slot_no: 15740 block_no: 3081405 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-09-07 13:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5da66218fc3e4af404f5b374b9e7babe0d7f30f43f77a474353467d02256f52eBlock Operator
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