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 3102136 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3103527 epoch_slot_no: 14727 block_no: 3101991 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3426 time: 2019-09-12 07:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48480ebdb611142d4eee5b58d4b72048c1a39d5cbde836d97652883bfbd800b1Block Operator
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