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 3103535 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3104926 epoch_slot_no: 16126 block_no: 3103390 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1143 time: 2019-09-12 15:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2090b0340c87b700c5a564c1a6ca05a36c857b83b3bfe4d2bfb9a900e50733b1Block Operator
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