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 3082191 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3083582 epoch_slot_no: 16382 block_no: 3082047 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1900 time: 2019-09-07 16:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6e9f3850ab83c6b4c7430a3b0b0121b7ca194197ac2b50b7aa515427cfe5ef7Block Operator
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