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 3094559 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3095950 epoch_slot_no: 7150 block_no: 3094414 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1627 time: 2019-09-10 13:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x367fcffab142cae3aa023dc835aff70a1b8c3462521ea231af58a2a71b4e1e36Block Operator
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