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 3086965 Details
Epoch: 142 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3088356 epoch_slot_no: 21156 block_no: 3086821 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2795 time: 2019-09-08 19:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70345ba74a9747485fb07615125e2da527bea59150a48ebd6dc850690bccbc7eBlock Operator
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