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 3102468 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3103859 epoch_slot_no: 15059 block_no: 3102323 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1715 time: 2019-09-12 09:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9198374852273604bee4c1ddecd4c91a7c32293500045793d22090af19e99d72Block Operator
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