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 3099471 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3100862 epoch_slot_no: 12062 block_no: 3099326 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2405 time: 2019-09-11 16:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb46d42af44652fb981960a85850f9f976e7aabbc1d6c5fbb2bf3f6e51ccb3785Block Operator
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