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 3101676 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3103067 epoch_slot_no: 14267 block_no: 3101531 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-09-12 05:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe75eb7a879eb90eb8844987af225c0c84d6d4efe0f600bedb3cf33e434f68c4Block Operator
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