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 3093988 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3095378 epoch_slot_no: 6578 block_no: 3093843 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3160 time: 2019-09-10 10:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x870157d33c3433fad703b4bebd887173d06a0acd95a885e0a9ea4a5a2f0b21a1Block Operator
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