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 3103212 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3104603 epoch_slot_no: 15803 block_no: 3103067 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2019-09-12 13:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73033601d0aaf61779a83361cb4a5f0d34c75e9908375acf4a99324a0a8ce9ecBlock Operator
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