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 3098076 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3099467 epoch_slot_no: 10667 block_no: 3097931 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2789 time: 2019-09-11 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x862f7a020e9c24d14024a0e0b7853f01d903b9089d6aa002a30b9e056bd75fddBlock Operator
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