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 3103151 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3104542 epoch_slot_no: 15742 block_no: 3103006 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3384 time: 2019-09-12 13:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0a06adf88b3ccc6c2cc253343a30f4a31189e42c378c04e5632cfc25bcc9738aBlock Operator
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