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 3095736 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3097127 epoch_slot_no: 8327 block_no: 3095591 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1521 time: 2019-09-10 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x03e9b6941f21adb04b0d120ac20ce102fb1c7200f2713c08944d16921bca10f6Block Operator
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