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 3098451 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3099842 epoch_slot_no: 11042 block_no: 3098306 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1719 time: 2019-09-11 11:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a584a58d9b37a2bdf98b7b52b7df7b46b4ba3152b4028b65cd84f8eb27f6cf9Block Operator
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