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 3084936 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3086327 epoch_slot_no: 19127 block_no: 3084792 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2749 time: 2019-09-08 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb947ab7431d29f62a66062b5fa36d0eca0b4e6d2c2730369dbc895ba357edabBlock Operator
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