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 3097938 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3099329 epoch_slot_no: 10529 block_no: 3097793 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1379 time: 2019-09-11 08:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb90bd29203d43e83e3963d7f9adec7492e3589a0cf8c687a85ad721715987807Block Operator
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