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 3099396 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3100787 epoch_slot_no: 11987 block_no: 3099251 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-09-11 16:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ea7052ced5070865e5df4a335bcfdb5496648e59346d8b674f226167a8ef1b5Block Operator
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