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 3102996 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3104387 epoch_slot_no: 15587 block_no: 3102851 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5845 time: 2019-09-12 12:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc8ce34a08e89ed56e406199dc13279960c0f13ebe015fdbc504ae1752692ce5Block Operator
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