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 3089060 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3090450 epoch_slot_no: 1650 block_no: 3088915 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1033 time: 2019-09-09 06:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6cab0accb007cb9759c5948ce0206a079850f6574abe742e6b32fc7971d6521Block Operator
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