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 3082527 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3083918 epoch_slot_no: 16718 block_no: 3082383 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1854 time: 2019-09-07 18:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1589db46e25e5dd8949c5b0e228877488945fcc9f5d82a8c2de08fca5d4936bbBlock Operator
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