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 3086137 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3087528 epoch_slot_no: 20328 block_no: 3085993 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2019-09-08 14:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf85ccf426ea32db78ada0db422aef3dc4db211c22f6a2bea552e8c353d148c49Block Operator
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