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 3100392 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3101783 epoch_slot_no: 12983 block_no: 3100247 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6302 time: 2019-09-11 21:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e7fe07a79188e3617692cca441f7962d4ac8a3f4f52e7f4eb22429459f1fe0eBlock Operator
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