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 3088932 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3090322 epoch_slot_no: 1522 block_no: 3088787 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1395 time: 2019-09-09 06:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fc9aa1e5c0142e900bc277b919f0e5e5c2d50b540c3abd2e19278fa33cc2e3cBlock Operator
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