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 3086555 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3087946 epoch_slot_no: 20746 block_no: 3086411 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1020 time: 2019-09-08 17:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73f6f6be8c470ab70cee4b4f40de31e5a45cf304bd88906f2408ec64b18806b3Block Operator
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