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 3103185 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3104576 epoch_slot_no: 15776 block_no: 3103040 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2019-09-12 13:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x39e81d6483ce1b4e5b1f45f6ddaa1170f270c014cc51b9bbf3dfca156f1a8f36Block Operator
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