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 3102407 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3103798 epoch_slot_no: 14998 block_no: 3102262 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2319 time: 2019-09-12 09:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcdfefc8fd81805dd8c0f6c4aba84b5f9e9921615f89b00a87a6a7da5d73b8d1Block Operator
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