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 3093010 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3094400 epoch_slot_no: 5600 block_no: 3092865 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-09-10 04:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x535d8e3ae776c60ada83e6139ca8619119a236ee8a682725cd0bbd980774303eBlock Operator
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