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 3098050 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3099441 epoch_slot_no: 10641 block_no: 3097905 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1354 time: 2019-09-11 08:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xadda697807c26aec56a4b2c208a972f4b6dde7a3a2de43cda3a8e95e98f27395Block Operator
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