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 3095011 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3096402 epoch_slot_no: 7602 block_no: 3094866 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2554 time: 2019-09-10 15:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4370f3e368fe23ccd0084df17c7718adc06096c983dc96b21de9a54f3c8e2196Block Operator
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