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 3082078 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3083469 epoch_slot_no: 16269 block_no: 3081934 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-09-07 16:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80e06013ac1d5ba7f29611cc68965db2c119d05d90d438e5fb80ee094b7de0ceBlock Operator
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