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 3084994 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3086385 epoch_slot_no: 19185 block_no: 3084850 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1379 time: 2019-09-08 08:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70309720ba4b6abcb125506313a00d432c3ad36f672e84ebc644b3e2da4762f0Block Operator
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