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 3097362 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3098753 epoch_slot_no: 9953 block_no: 3097217 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2582 time: 2019-09-11 05:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfcd913b90da89f8c19ca2392303109f1b3ce7bdc067ff63bf4c2bae1330b5170Block Operator
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