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 3094530 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3095920 epoch_slot_no: 7120 block_no: 3094385 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2019-09-10 13:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb625e2b67459377961f9a2fe2fcff18eb7dcfe525686e7ef861fb8c444724510Block Operator
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