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 3086694 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3088085 epoch_slot_no: 20885 block_no: 3086550 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1346 time: 2019-09-08 17:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30b17489d7057b041401b3ed1ab074eb414657594fca76fec0c5110f155cdcccBlock Operator
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