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 3082208 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3083599 epoch_slot_no: 16399 block_no: 3082064 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2019-09-07 16:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x014a2113aea64076243e2f9f7ba61ca92e8b8f9fae057b45f298fbe986ca9666Block Operator
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