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 3093447 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3094837 epoch_slot_no: 6037 block_no: 3093302 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1783 time: 2019-09-10 07:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c9d89e09792352af7a820469d42f9e42293465226de7c7f5be6b565f2828b1cBlock Operator
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