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 3100786 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3102177 epoch_slot_no: 13377 block_no: 3100641 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4402 time: 2019-09-12 00:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc905f366b5e965fb7715be8f1fbf6b087b6ef55cfbcd7d1b251c89ba3c5bcb81Block Operator
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