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 3103181 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3104572 epoch_slot_no: 15772 block_no: 3103036 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3474 time: 2019-09-12 13:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9268ffb74323c14c1d8f56a0bf2f48c77f006cc42733ac3a73fad8145da4961dBlock Operator
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