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 3084157 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3085548 epoch_slot_no: 18348 block_no: 3084013 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 956 time: 2019-09-08 03:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x151d6f8b80fc0112f2b3233babe8e0a223aede8789f22f90196e7f2ab6d9c545Block Operator
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