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 3096699 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3098090 epoch_slot_no: 9290 block_no: 3096554 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2549 time: 2019-09-11 01:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9035a5bcba69824d7f838df9223a5e6a84d00625d9fa84254d218008bf3cfd7fBlock Operator
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