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 3099093 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3100484 epoch_slot_no: 11684 block_no: 3098948 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1917 time: 2019-09-11 14:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe23fc8662e7f91adf4379a4a0b1e4c45540a6f481b0e0c3bee079bfed595d31eBlock Operator
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