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 3086347 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3087738 epoch_slot_no: 20538 block_no: 3086203 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2645 time: 2019-09-08 15:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9946779e2db80477315adbdb17f2d6478f3084e902c4bc4ae3ff7e38797523fBlock Operator
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