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 3097558 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3098949 epoch_slot_no: 10149 block_no: 3097413 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2019-09-11 06:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fd6c3572aa853a9eb03355e53c4800a9debed2e1faa4117496b9de8a24b45e2Block Operator
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