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 3094986 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3096377 epoch_slot_no: 7577 block_no: 3094841 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4343 time: 2019-09-10 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5f9e2dc6d5c5dedd66bb4bd602292f7e42ee3f6bf95c237dc0faa9a0bc9d11bBlock Operator
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