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 3088730 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3090120 epoch_slot_no: 1320 block_no: 3088585 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2019-09-09 05:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4169c61502751e7d61930143adcc8baf1c2faa5aa6b3705f40123fed9adacbe5Block Operator
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