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 3092046 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3093436 epoch_slot_no: 4636 block_no: 3091901 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2019-09-09 23:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97b39f40eb7fee5793000330549fb8cf6ce302239323d8d18637b29725d29222Block Operator
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