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 3086453 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3087844 epoch_slot_no: 20644 block_no: 3086309 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1629 time: 2019-09-08 16:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c5796258f8fbeef5c9392b717a6a996717ba6358e5897b2053ffebc0c5684ffBlock Operator
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