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 3089924 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3091314 epoch_slot_no: 2514 block_no: 3089779 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2433 time: 2019-09-09 11:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60fee67917c2de41f29a293192c0503312335601a365c2182b4f415851e5db49Block Operator
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