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 3099136 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3100527 epoch_slot_no: 11727 block_no: 3098991 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1359 time: 2019-09-11 14:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a011c29fdf0155ebc2e1bd8aa609ee2b6e9772eda360a71f7e5ce66ba8379a7Block Operator
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