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 3088095 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3089485 epoch_slot_no: 685 block_no: 3087950 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1698 time: 2019-09-09 01:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x293ca706f69545babfac833b912c17d1bf9d915cc969907e51961064f08d6c7cBlock Operator
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