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 3090931 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3092321 epoch_slot_no: 3521 block_no: 3090786 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1214 time: 2019-09-09 17:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7fba4916c2f2fb029e38ac914226c407ee74b5e9e6dc831d6d28e48250b264efBlock Operator
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