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 3093187 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3094577 epoch_slot_no: 5777 block_no: 3093042 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4791 time: 2019-09-10 05:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99cbb68cb61df1341424062f5eaad20e5441758963b471edad2e5a0e432e3866Block Operator
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