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 3101516 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3102907 epoch_slot_no: 14107 block_no: 3101371 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3663 time: 2019-09-12 04:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23ae79dc2e6432a5a273c2abb0d37ae4a5e98a9c62c4765120dd4a206a62c0f2Block Operator
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