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 3086361 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3087752 epoch_slot_no: 20552 block_no: 3086217 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1313 time: 2019-09-08 15:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68c789a7a715da390b7d8eeff0d3673bda89c33fd9e2f5458ae7ac876d226c4cBlock Operator
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