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 3096138 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3097529 epoch_slot_no: 8729 block_no: 3095993 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2768 time: 2019-09-10 22:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc55613147bf8373fdb3500851c4ed04c7be7399c019928b818b0a2522d89614bBlock Operator
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