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 3095116 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3096507 epoch_slot_no: 7707 block_no: 3094971 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2704 time: 2019-09-10 16:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0307d5a83efd26a12041cdf3f658c0b571e2f17d257e535436c94672cbd27569Block Operator
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