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 3094990 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3096381 epoch_slot_no: 7581 block_no: 3094845 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-09-10 15:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b3773f53ece67d01829103cbc383b8a719a538795ab3b4a75c24b56568d7025Block Operator
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