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 3093040 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3094430 epoch_slot_no: 5630 block_no: 3092895 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2682 time: 2019-09-10 05:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9b2451dbc9b6d59ee31fa70936f3610639ac9bd9d137d80eef1b7efb5ab1f41Block Operator
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