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 3095026 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3096417 epoch_slot_no: 7617 block_no: 3094881 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3139 time: 2019-09-10 16:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d3689659dab7742838349c2a7cb93dc1ae0ceab89b4f761bf5988a5d67fe314Block Operator
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