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 3091489 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3092879 epoch_slot_no: 4079 block_no: 3091344 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2047 time: 2019-09-09 20:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49aae9cd9b5918f0cee821b532b6e68062bae3e94ecd73b4ff21339d6d85958aBlock Operator
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