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 3101501 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3102892 epoch_slot_no: 14092 block_no: 3101356 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5655 time: 2019-09-12 04:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbb099e8d951bccf235e9fa831927c8a6d901f42196fa978aab32ed40b1da001Block Operator
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