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 3096532 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3097923 epoch_slot_no: 9123 block_no: 3096387 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3268 time: 2019-09-11 00:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf47f229e6294e9e52ddc55ac7aa0071317026a6d038f78300e02787124dba37Block Operator
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