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 3085488 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3086879 epoch_slot_no: 19679 block_no: 3085344 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1379 time: 2019-09-08 11:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3fcd9f307aaec7fa52ef22f71025543e4859e8ac02aa52c0ca8685c43b0b6bb9Block Operator
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