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 3100999 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3102390 epoch_slot_no: 13590 block_no: 3100854 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4419 time: 2019-09-12 01:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1af37361c5dafe9718b51ae14f1152b29c3c3b65bd82340ff990c2969e20c45Block Operator
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