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 3086634 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3088025 epoch_slot_no: 20825 block_no: 3086490 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3884 time: 2019-09-08 17:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x059681b52ecba6a8ebbe1e86e2928c5c8b65002258350b47d24bfcaf1c3503f3Block Operator
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