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 3094589 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3095980 epoch_slot_no: 7180 block_no: 3094444 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-09-10 13:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d75b46bb32f6f642c0c28f8fad4d86129bb0bb7e1f9b15450540d118f1dfd5dBlock Operator
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