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 3096261 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3097652 epoch_slot_no: 8852 block_no: 3096116 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4253 time: 2019-09-10 22:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ca1e8ba49bf85fab0fa8dbe972c44c91e2132366fb064eeb8c6bb41848d37acBlock Operator
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