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 3103211 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3104602 epoch_slot_no: 15802 block_no: 3103066 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2510 time: 2019-09-12 13:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fe32dc3b1b2adf014c47bd57cda0688c73578bc5aa75fd0459d0fd7f80f415cBlock Operator
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