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 3083312 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3084703 epoch_slot_no: 17503 block_no: 3083168 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1568 time: 2019-09-07 22:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce292b306b2548928be4997f296ac0121c0e318f8cbf719a138f3d39b16f5230Block Operator
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