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 3099846 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3101237 epoch_slot_no: 12437 block_no: 3099701 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3372 time: 2019-09-11 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x700838e75642b8fb51ad3ea1b4b6e492455a9e40e29650487a235ec392c70a3dBlock Operator
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