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 3091207 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3092597 epoch_slot_no: 3797 block_no: 3091062 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2472 time: 2019-09-09 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x266713b4348f3ffb9fcb330d0ea1615b006f38ee5dc8b3280784abfad63b4113Block Operator
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