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 3098436 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3099827 epoch_slot_no: 11027 block_no: 3098291 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1749 time: 2019-09-11 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d28721da73446134fe260e8cf9af79ee50b713f635fa2f0a0cc72cb77bd4cd8Block Operator
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