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 3085145 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3086536 epoch_slot_no: 19336 block_no: 3085001 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1024 time: 2019-09-08 09:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc83ddca60436a45b8dd5d908aa905f16d6a764c9dca65992950acf348a3fc987Block Operator
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