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 3094349 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3095739 epoch_slot_no: 6939 block_no: 3094204 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1697 time: 2019-09-10 12:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bf2dcf4b35ae6231d71a34e438b72e5d77f4e1775934a79161cb6c7ede8c07fBlock Operator
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