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 3100386 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3101777 epoch_slot_no: 12977 block_no: 3100241 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2071 time: 2019-09-11 21:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xade4e87dcf37198957b50bdfd46699f05a7852608b55edfee089d52ac3a15b95Block Operator
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