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 3089784 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3091174 epoch_slot_no: 2374 block_no: 3089639 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5012 time: 2019-09-09 10:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd22518c6dce19b1705d3689989d978db302ce79b593c2dd120e656451f49a5a8Block Operator
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