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 3082206 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3083597 epoch_slot_no: 16397 block_no: 3082062 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5324 time: 2019-09-07 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa67ee068ec14d523023595a01cd504848fa49f38fcf95d4e46aa83fce6c8996fBlock Operator
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