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 3101136 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3102527 epoch_slot_no: 13727 block_no: 3100991 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1713 time: 2019-09-12 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd74cb132521b9be64ebdec5c440b8b2b7ff3e4a616b3f853b0c1c2dd2eab5142Block Operator
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