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 3096322 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3097713 epoch_slot_no: 8913 block_no: 3096177 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2688 time: 2019-09-10 23:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25e9e1c8ff605f6b2bc5dac8c56211cbc8a7c16e14168eeed5d440e1efe44197Block Operator
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