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 3101654 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3103045 epoch_slot_no: 14245 block_no: 3101509 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3027 time: 2019-09-12 04:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53f59cc9a6a0c23c6206dae5b509566627fcab35e1f67882fad266309adc66c5Block Operator
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