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 3098852 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3100243 epoch_slot_no: 11443 block_no: 3098707 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2196 time: 2019-09-11 13:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x55bfbed340efdaee3a52edfb912cd09c5339f4741dc832258bc61d47b12a3430Block Operator
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