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 3084705 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3086096 epoch_slot_no: 18896 block_no: 3084561 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1207 time: 2019-09-08 06:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b1ab0e1838e85a0696cf7993b87ce5e3bf57562ae75dc795a2b078fb6b3a915Block Operator
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