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 3093577 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3094967 epoch_slot_no: 6167 block_no: 3093432 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2437 time: 2019-09-10 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7af332292ead2b042c6477df9371e53dec0ec35c61a6cd0e19797e7a19613e94Block Operator
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