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 3095930 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3097321 epoch_slot_no: 8521 block_no: 3095785 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1627 time: 2019-09-10 21:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1644eaf9d02a5298f3a11d4ca2cebf3a2e29f901b77a0d698dbfe8f98899198cBlock Operator
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