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 3094109 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3095499 epoch_slot_no: 6699 block_no: 3093964 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1887 time: 2019-09-10 10:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33dfcd493fc6222dbfd7bc7a1f83e95685626fb8ae87e0eccd7b64f591b588efBlock Operator
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