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 3094087 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3095477 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 3093942 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2972 time: 2019-09-10 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35308bce3a5999bae2715456e4e12cbe3dc09eb1bb90455d560f2c5f66540d34Block Operator
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