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 3089285 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3090675 epoch_slot_no: 1875 block_no: 3089140 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 996 time: 2019-09-09 08:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4d14692a3383a811cb65ec1cb9f17b8e6e6e0b64c956d22fac34b576fc6cf46Block Operator
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