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 3103046 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3104437 epoch_slot_no: 15637 block_no: 3102901 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8176 time: 2019-09-12 12:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a358c7299bbfc588cd4fa7c306e8f06e5ac065b03167cffe11aa47008020e47Block Operator
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