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 3095688 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3097079 epoch_slot_no: 8279 block_no: 3095543 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2438 time: 2019-09-10 19:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4bed834087ce3c8c918d4aa2d9248d204a5cf115dddfb657489a9ef03e2cc74Block Operator
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