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 3101075 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3102466 epoch_slot_no: 13666 block_no: 3100930 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3601 time: 2019-09-12 01:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85e6bf2bb1a9f7e279afaab54dc1c3e489f8ed8ca7122c3f935f5c945e0cbfdeBlock Operator
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