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 3103482 Details
Epoch: 143Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 3104873
epoch_slot_no: 16073
block_no: 3103337
slot_leader_id: 6
size: 1652
time: 2019-09-12 15:02:31
proto_major: 0
proto_minor: 2
hash: \x9eb3faf215a47cc9f68e36c972e445a813d95042d786f611fa5e87e746190dbc
Block Operator
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