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 3101562 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3102953 epoch_slot_no: 14153 block_no: 3101417 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5136 time: 2019-09-12 04:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85b2e576d44d2af6b73f288e96049d3b69ad711b6075b4ca5d1527218c59a2d0Block Operator
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