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 3097735 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3099126 epoch_slot_no: 10326 block_no: 3097590 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1573 time: 2019-09-11 07:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x703672da02515de1407e90985dc58810d2779bdc97bf47ba503548c2cb0ac3c4Block Operator
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