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 3091715 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3093105 epoch_slot_no: 4305 block_no: 3091570 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 996 time: 2019-09-09 21:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x76a7f6cf9c8b1308474930501bdfbe3e92db3781a664458abe4f2de2f129e1fcBlock Operator
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