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 3094966 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3096357 epoch_slot_no: 7557 block_no: 3094821 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1598 time: 2019-09-10 15:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf39032f05a4ba91e19303a032fdfc6864736c3fd96c351e44326c77d7e2266ceBlock Operator
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