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 3103077 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3104468 epoch_slot_no: 15668 block_no: 3102932 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8022 time: 2019-09-12 12:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7f32fce1de65d30bbf844b6861592221acc0d38427a62a75ab1fe81d6d0d18f9Block Operator
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