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 3098518 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3099909 epoch_slot_no: 11109 block_no: 3098373 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1026 time: 2019-09-11 11:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x451265541a739d885ebea458da72816f4772ded4f43da3954eeb5e464f325a6aBlock Operator
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