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 3095626 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3097017 epoch_slot_no: 8217 block_no: 3095481 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2019-09-10 19:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf74ccbab493947a4df1a90f2e2680f69b33cc274d82f63a9fd03332b74da9a12Block Operator
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