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 3097091 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3098482 epoch_slot_no: 9682 block_no: 3096946 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4236 time: 2019-09-11 03:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f56c90801d806282f2ddc378a93bdf6beef12ff7289ca9d709421851b200fb4Block Operator
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