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 3098226 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3099617 epoch_slot_no: 10817 block_no: 3098081 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5724 time: 2019-09-11 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19b410a0f8211d30a07afce03dc3cb41638f3b397ca6961ff6c38f906337dcd8Block Operator
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