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 3084406 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3085797 epoch_slot_no: 18597 block_no: 3084262 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1211 time: 2019-09-08 05:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6ae0075e3f4192b9708920465005d41927b67c7376ccaca266a1c1491ba88baBlock Operator
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