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 3087967 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3089357 epoch_slot_no: 557 block_no: 3087822 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4533 time: 2019-09-09 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44e63c4bfe67434fbf9795c8ee4d2e1fa61dcb6e15c342635003cc572a89a607Block Operator
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