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 3098792 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3100183 epoch_slot_no: 11383 block_no: 3098647 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2077 time: 2019-09-11 12:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xefe5726f5089ef04edcb2cd56c8736ea4bc12a2da4fd0c137f7622e303cc8528Block Operator
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