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 3086706 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3088097 epoch_slot_no: 20897 block_no: 3086562 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2274 time: 2019-09-08 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd127ba8f3c089bec9c5e11e2df65d13e6945ddcbeb7caef3f379dbea780ae4bdBlock Operator
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