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 3098445 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3099836 epoch_slot_no: 11036 block_no: 3098300 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1666 time: 2019-09-11 11:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e82566096f66f2939200268490341e26229120c330693ca5170c378c1aefdfaBlock Operator
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