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 3100768 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3102159 epoch_slot_no: 13359 block_no: 3100623 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1324 time: 2019-09-11 23:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cd0e044aa6fbeee912ad47cc4b9da4de2b5af75c8957d5f3b626bb69f893b8bBlock Operator
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