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 3095241 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3096632 epoch_slot_no: 7832 block_no: 3095096 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1500 time: 2019-09-10 17:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba6ad6a7e5aa18d2ddee6ed95a84f7ebf4419cdf0143f2b7048dd48fde9fbffdBlock Operator
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