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 3089969 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3091359 epoch_slot_no: 2559 block_no: 3089824 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1887 time: 2019-09-09 11:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20b66001dd210c8bd381a593457fc4314b8087ada3c49e126693b310a1e85909Block Operator
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