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 3101014 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3102405 epoch_slot_no: 13605 block_no: 3100869 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3917 time: 2019-09-12 01:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac54686587f18acd26d1bd5e8c16460de9b02a6c1df644bc9a98b5bcd52b470dBlock Operator
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