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 3098545 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3099936 epoch_slot_no: 11136 block_no: 3098400 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-09-11 11:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ddf0856397cbdf12c8360dc08d22c4592a5d65a46641a5a509fd25d1bdebe93Block Operator
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