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 3096246 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3097637 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 3096101 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4367 time: 2019-09-10 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e0912ea253380ad1134f346c6c76100ed750e18ab54d501d8b9cbe10b400d87Block Operator
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