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 3090134 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3091524 epoch_slot_no: 2724 block_no: 3089989 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1665 time: 2019-09-09 12:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x640efbe7dbf5e4b93893075f70ed9a5394b9fcfb42638dc1bf9ecb343149fb7aBlock Operator
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