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 3100926 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3102317 epoch_slot_no: 13517 block_no: 3100781 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2974 time: 2019-09-12 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbbf5507a9c7b36a0ddf882ac1bf76981ee81864aeef01bdff1b8a9b15ccd13e5Block Operator
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