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 3101044 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3102435 epoch_slot_no: 13635 block_no: 3100899 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4583 time: 2019-09-12 01:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x81bd7aa02b3338910cedd8fc711e3ec07c2fe939de348ea9c9873950c18ef3bcBlock Operator
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