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 3083314 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3084705 epoch_slot_no: 17505 block_no: 3083170 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-07 22:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f56ebcdf8ec86a4b7682af2024068872ba94361adbd9c1d8445802f95f5bda1Block Operator
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