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 3093373 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3094763 epoch_slot_no: 5963 block_no: 3093228 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2951 time: 2019-09-10 06:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ce812f94ef772d9a4c6de30b365aa1495eba9741b40f48bd2f3073486c40319Block Operator
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