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 3100332 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3101723 epoch_slot_no: 12923 block_no: 3100187 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3633 time: 2019-09-11 21:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaeaf99d455ec21759da42d83a83b3c51c3ddd5314f0b1f5811b1b1167d54f5deBlock Operator
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