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 3100664 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3102055 epoch_slot_no: 13255 block_no: 3100519 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3039 time: 2019-09-11 23:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44f974a8160c51a0ba35a3a90583435093e23c7a80f6632b498d9ee177ce9fd4Block Operator
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