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 3086528 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3087919 epoch_slot_no: 20719 block_no: 3086384 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2372 time: 2019-09-08 16:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe841786a3c16eab023eb30cc1a7f56d646979515c771fbc4d6a1e4f4debf3cbaBlock Operator
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