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 3097061 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3098452 epoch_slot_no: 9652 block_no: 3096916 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3394 time: 2019-09-11 03:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x27bf1ab470766617836fb3de4331d24a3b6347a68f02f1e6ce16c73f7c36f011Block Operator
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