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 3096409 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3097800 epoch_slot_no: 9000 block_no: 3096264 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2019-09-10 23:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a116e4e70ad0e33b938713b7ad2257cc6aef79b29956598da8cf8f3675d866cBlock Operator
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