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 3100416 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3101807 epoch_slot_no: 13007 block_no: 3100271 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2019-09-11 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x78bb7539ac7d5e76613f3738276a3452536d0de3c9e8e4dbd6c29c8776566daaBlock Operator
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