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 3089227 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3090617 epoch_slot_no: 1817 block_no: 3089082 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3559 time: 2019-09-09 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8055622f0ce9389eb4ea3a8ab9cf3ffcffc0c6f38ee2041b9ffa168e2718578bBlock Operator
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