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 3095887 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3097278 epoch_slot_no: 8478 block_no: 3095742 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1719 time: 2019-09-10 20:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3724973f9024361455799c11e4928622d46e6ef272853c2fd716b37776dd9354Block Operator
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