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 3103087 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3104478 epoch_slot_no: 15678 block_no: 3102942 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1718 time: 2019-09-12 12:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa0bd9d41d138cb4ea12215348ac3bf01cdc29d84e0ee7320c743b610d3f2e94Block Operator
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