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 3094545 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3095935 epoch_slot_no: 7135 block_no: 3094400 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1143 time: 2019-09-10 13:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ae0b9cab0f2fe766aa19003e247a9619f3a308f3c336e65be15e4dd181e3bb5Block Operator
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