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 3084756 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3086147 epoch_slot_no: 18947 block_no: 3084612 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3831 time: 2019-09-08 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d47388b712a83f80b117d567a7ad4679706cb3d57a505a9be604930d3c7b6ddBlock Operator
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