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 3098219 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3099610 epoch_slot_no: 10810 block_no: 3098074 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2446 time: 2019-09-11 09:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16c35540dd7a728a06b4b77d700cb4c7cd6b52520a0c6f69b82cad875539b6a7Block Operator
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