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 3097527 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3098918 epoch_slot_no: 10118 block_no: 3097382 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2401 time: 2019-09-11 05:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x29372ce300ac9150886b7d275f255ce3e6bd8a3cd8fa8a9aad54867c433d3cdeBlock Operator
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