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 3096786 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3098177 epoch_slot_no: 9377 block_no: 3096641 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1738 time: 2019-09-11 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcec4b0ac2c177ac61c200a82ffff965d872f0ac3fd2f12e248a60d3b6dd428e2Block Operator
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