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 3095086 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3096477 epoch_slot_no: 7677 block_no: 3094941 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1660 time: 2019-09-10 16:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x979afafbc8597a0d8ccf0a7d7da72b72840ae75fcf11403c96b07724a8c56e37Block Operator
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