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 3101466 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3102857 epoch_slot_no: 14057 block_no: 3101321 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3505 time: 2019-09-12 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46e1e2cd214c6fc1906d0a1c7cf1c7794124e8eec85b69c988e66c4813be5f66Block Operator
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