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 3084693 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3086084 epoch_slot_no: 18884 block_no: 3084549 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1935 time: 2019-09-08 06:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xda081ead8b3e85c55dc3d4fe7d918c294229fc36437f3d9879305203623e27d0Block Operator
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