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 3096035 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3097426 epoch_slot_no: 8626 block_no: 3095890 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3212 time: 2019-09-10 21:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb5dd8b0bec4ca50c34c716ed03ef1b8864e6dd1e3880f50373cf7f03af74e969Block Operator
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