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 3081763 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3083154 epoch_slot_no: 15954 block_no: 3081619 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3228 time: 2019-09-07 14:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4371e3e651572f9c057d3e9010d86d0794d6802d041c8a217c816100460a9662Block Operator
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