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 3082900 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3084291 epoch_slot_no: 17091 block_no: 3082756 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1143 time: 2019-09-07 20:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0caaa561a71047496a7a125dd5286e07942e1cf9cd17c0eef25dd4a6e36daff1Block Operator
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