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 3085144 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3086535 epoch_slot_no: 19335 block_no: 3085000 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2019-09-08 09:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfab7cae9390c40939943a70f47a8e18b8c1ca4feef023db0ab2d5ff972cb15c4Block Operator
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