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 3101303 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3102694 epoch_slot_no: 13894 block_no: 3101158 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7209 time: 2019-09-12 02:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x001c271f47ed25ad21a0e7a3d403b80feebb81b15da083d945b172aa4f7a1fc4Block Operator
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