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 3101029 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3102420 epoch_slot_no: 13620 block_no: 3100884 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2969 time: 2019-09-12 01:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x877876015611a2cf682c15f1704cd51e89013d3f072a277017a07f6d0c37ee59Block Operator
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