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 3085009 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3086400 epoch_slot_no: 19200 block_no: 3084865 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1338 time: 2019-09-08 08:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54e2b8b9f3e6237d9adac3302bcae817d6d8c572484125dc35b27f0064d5f2ecBlock Operator
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