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 3097648 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3099039 epoch_slot_no: 10239 block_no: 3097503 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1383 time: 2019-09-11 06:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a6bf2ff604def63bade85827d599fd18d50e6f5091613e41f5ce5896f7e0e25Block Operator
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