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 3096156 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3097547 epoch_slot_no: 8747 block_no: 3096011 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2726 time: 2019-09-10 22:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x569d8fe08a10c838213632fdebab3b7fc2823c42ff56babea623c37823edc98bBlock Operator
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