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 3099138 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3100529 epoch_slot_no: 11729 block_no: 3098993 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3858 time: 2019-09-11 14:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66edcc0e73e29843798d000bfa48b25cfb8d3f8be5f08ac1be1ac1f7e830236bBlock Operator
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