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 3086556 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3087947 epoch_slot_no: 20747 block_no: 3086412 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2019-09-08 17:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xee64a8316474cfc75072a28e1b53c86219c65367d93eccc2d4b3eb703fd53841Block Operator
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