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 3098404 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3099795 epoch_slot_no: 10995 block_no: 3098259 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1572 time: 2019-09-11 10:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x113a6c8ad605ea029fa5b145909bda6529a40b6fc51ff76f600caa9823b97865Block Operator
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