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 3089021 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3090411 epoch_slot_no: 1611 block_no: 3088876 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1025 time: 2019-09-09 06:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29dc4453ecad94454b5746a82a415259a4a89c9cff0748f7f0b9e3c6776ee224Block Operator
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