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 3103677 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3105068 epoch_slot_no: 16268 block_no: 3103532 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2165 time: 2019-09-12 16:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdda1c9a481306a9aa5a4a8221c2f6146f89b89cf8e20ee8843b933e14000214bBlock Operator
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