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 3083866 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3085257 epoch_slot_no: 18057 block_no: 3083722 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2044 time: 2019-09-08 02:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6cb9e8770b44c6ceae3281d07ef010c40e2e19136a4b7b4020fb5d97e494d2cBlock Operator
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