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 3084047 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3085438 epoch_slot_no: 18238 block_no: 3083903 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1354 time: 2019-09-08 03:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b15fb6faefeed4dc095180d755e3f72b182822d3a8e81b4142a2002d5c33e34Block Operator
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