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 3091504 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3092894 epoch_slot_no: 4094 block_no: 3091359 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4028 time: 2019-09-09 20:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4ae66fea5b1af14db966e42fe7240685074d633b82a8175ce5c7fa0e5025cb4Block Operator
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