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 3090021 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3091411 epoch_slot_no: 2611 block_no: 3089876 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 992 time: 2019-09-09 12:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b9e2a87f161dd7dcece0e4f7e158272978df80b267c2c2b10d3207dd4f74babBlock Operator
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