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 3099118 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3100509 epoch_slot_no: 11709 block_no: 3098973 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-11 14:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd61e212829d7b03f80f0f42067141ee4b9642931ed636a8bad89c0d5b8b7a331Block Operator
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