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 3097728 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3099119 epoch_slot_no: 10319 block_no: 3097583 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-09-11 07:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8c2e2d672c4782e525f03a4f41532f0df5218141e71db569346a2efdf750e0cBlock Operator
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