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 3099939 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3101330 epoch_slot_no: 12530 block_no: 3099794 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3625 time: 2019-09-11 19:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6754fde7e8fd41c0be812b0ac62f6dcab208bc9b88f2b3b96539770e48f0da8aBlock Operator
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