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 3103587 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3104978 epoch_slot_no: 16178 block_no: 3103442 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1340 time: 2019-09-12 15:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x97572637aa064a19ec45a40b8ab0b8e04a866f3ca3f8e65cae883dfa6d018201Block Operator
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