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 3097693 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3099084 epoch_slot_no: 10284 block_no: 3097548 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2019 time: 2019-09-11 06:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3dc2057d87351ee54c580cd418fe46317f7f6bcff9adfa1c36348d182ef492ebBlock Operator
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