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 3095870 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3097261 epoch_slot_no: 8461 block_no: 3095725 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1697 time: 2019-09-10 20:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8caf61a7eae31abb7437fa10d1da7414a4ab0445e75c48ea59a7ba1634f6ac18Block Operator
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