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 3090074 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3091464 epoch_slot_no: 2664 block_no: 3089929 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 996 time: 2019-09-09 12:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9102ffad6b41bc12504184bb4c9a49566f147ef5a64c8d6f9d017d7e6e9a6a2dBlock Operator
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