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 3101115 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3102506 epoch_slot_no: 13706 block_no: 3100970 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2019-09-12 01:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b751ea12a910f783304a1ce811a88ec47b1ed124d3a77dea3f21f09a6552a2dBlock Operator
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