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 3089121 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3090511 epoch_slot_no: 1711 block_no: 3088976 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1309 time: 2019-09-09 07:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbaa4128e91e8c824bc65f50a275ae33e12f58a6a81fcb76b216aaddba9a3dde5Block Operator
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