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 3100573 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3101964 epoch_slot_no: 13164 block_no: 3100428 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1344 time: 2019-09-11 22:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3700c9f080c0b790dd93673d39550ca355b4d55cae64b479c4fd9076b6c2ed3Block Operator
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