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 3096399 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3097790 epoch_slot_no: 8990 block_no: 3096254 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1388 time: 2019-09-10 23:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ac2a368c143758bcce0922b35af8e932062254c025c1505546a9650cf49762cBlock Operator
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