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 3098475 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3099866 epoch_slot_no: 11066 block_no: 3098330 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-11 11:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x589c93adcad3dd337acc1341a1c133e3dbd9b4a5ec63b7a0131f83f95d19a82eBlock Operator
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