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 3099214 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3100605 epoch_slot_no: 11805 block_no: 3099069 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3436 time: 2019-09-11 15:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x806382acf4c497c190e83f3a1782e2d1dfa118213c2e8b3d257a9232961fc6daBlock Operator
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