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 3096141 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3097532 epoch_slot_no: 8732 block_no: 3095996 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1687 time: 2019-09-10 22:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79ce052a7e9b209be6f02e7d32fb4d207d972c879d5ea62c4d580383a86d9a06Block Operator
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