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 3103367 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3104758 epoch_slot_no: 15958 block_no: 3103222 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1344 time: 2019-09-12 14:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8b131a05875e2f485dfcdb7584a4284f6398e5708339fd89088c6bc6ff8a70aBlock Operator
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