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 3094485 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3095875 epoch_slot_no: 7075 block_no: 3094340 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6978 time: 2019-09-10 13:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5b309be26f8bac6b3e976ded636abf447122b44611ae7e27f2e6fab41c1ccfa5Block Operator
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