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 3095913 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3097304 epoch_slot_no: 8504 block_no: 3095768 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1172 time: 2019-09-10 20:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d3b550a273c30b0d6204fff772770cfbf33685a8504d3270e7fb34f723d4a07Block Operator
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