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 3099818 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3101209 epoch_slot_no: 12409 block_no: 3099673 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3814 time: 2019-09-11 18:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x86fbe9169517c8d2e6d577f81d1a1277ea5d8ccb306dbbb511c73f87f33c15d4Block Operator
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