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 3098215 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3099606 epoch_slot_no: 10806 block_no: 3098070 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2019-09-11 09:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a1b99e67d40e7b016206e7ece63c22f9fc300ce92523e626e11a7e2a622ec8eBlock Operator
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