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 3100347 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3101738 epoch_slot_no: 12938 block_no: 3100202 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3074 time: 2019-09-11 21:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x809114a3dbc4eec86154fbbe7f3165edb9e72548457ceadb9090c091d14f5c0dBlock Operator
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