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 3092241 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3093631 epoch_slot_no: 4831 block_no: 3092096 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3545 time: 2019-09-10 00:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d6e065ab6c199442bd9ffbedd1af7a7cbc5a4b76d0441c266e4d44d7df2e047Block Operator
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