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 3091835 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3093225 epoch_slot_no: 4425 block_no: 3091690 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2019-09-09 22:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ec98c238ffa61422827ea2bfb0ec734ec0989f024f9915f6b93eed03f73a7ffBlock Operator
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