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 3103755 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3105146 epoch_slot_no: 16346 block_no: 3103610 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 905 time: 2019-09-12 16:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e15da18e2529705d03d4dda1d3cf3651b28b5946f9787c246b4877fc7984ecfBlock Operator
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