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 3101197 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3102588 epoch_slot_no: 13788 block_no: 3101052 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4119 time: 2019-09-12 02:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a72d4c0d969c584db4371152ca038b50574d300e39fc0c7231d2dd18480da95Block Operator
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