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 3100483 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3101874 epoch_slot_no: 13074 block_no: 3100338 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2682 time: 2019-09-11 22:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea5f7e62c1f2535fd091b2b0eb91afb1c31237e19cce718673d57e9dac6e7512Block Operator
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