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 3099561 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3100952 epoch_slot_no: 12152 block_no: 3099416 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5256 time: 2019-09-11 17:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdcff868cfa49b47a3a41fd84c8f75b97725d88aab900b9c660910093668b99f4Block Operator
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