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 3099878 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3101269 epoch_slot_no: 12469 block_no: 3099733 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3259 time: 2019-09-11 19:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ed93e5935e71a5af1023e2b9ecce4112598501fa3314a985da237a4be3f196dBlock Operator
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