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 3096442 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3097833 epoch_slot_no: 9033 block_no: 3096297 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2381 time: 2019-09-10 23:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ff8221ce21c639e2d24ff8da7406c4ab515f81c60cd056259b629abf8180004Block Operator
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