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 3100211 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3101602 epoch_slot_no: 12802 block_no: 3100066 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2894 time: 2019-09-11 20:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa7061d64ab4d1b41ac03a4e992afc339d478a927828866a4982b3c2e66b6029Block Operator
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