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 3088110 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3089500 epoch_slot_no: 700 block_no: 3087965 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2560 time: 2019-09-09 01:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bd4d34b44e4ff0ebc9eb5b792ad8e7175d55be3dd9e92484ff400eeac3c74a2Block Operator
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