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 3101272 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3102663 epoch_slot_no: 13863 block_no: 3101127 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4237 time: 2019-09-12 02:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaaa963b068c37b6838696812d71caaa00af575841045b1ac0ee190fb78d8a56dBlock Operator
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