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 3086720 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3088111 epoch_slot_no: 20911 block_no: 3086576 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3198 time: 2019-09-08 17:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xedcf7fe6c2cb9844fbd7b051eeb35d66bb2903738556708824c5088b3bb5ce9bBlock Operator
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