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 3091880 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3093270 epoch_slot_no: 4470 block_no: 3091735 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1984 time: 2019-09-09 22:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ff98118c0043d7e6d474666a6418d5684d2940cfbbf3d42719c30a67e4d7c15Block Operator
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