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 3085761 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3087152 epoch_slot_no: 19952 block_no: 3085617 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1707 time: 2019-09-08 12:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40bc66ae321887885fa63fef77cd7ef194edc940fc9b3d7fae3fd7f0eb554f33Block Operator
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