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 3090697 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3092087 epoch_slot_no: 3287 block_no: 3090552 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3013 time: 2019-09-09 16:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8afbee3561e97dbf8af29831402930ec5fefdbd102f36f5d52da5f3ffe774c61Block Operator
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