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 3089999 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3091389 epoch_slot_no: 2589 block_no: 3089854 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1698 time: 2019-09-09 12:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeeb82c13ec8eccd984eb53a8db0b4e4f0e341e6aac01f8e3a8c640d9ec81614cBlock Operator
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