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 3103843 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3105234 epoch_slot_no: 16434 block_no: 3103698 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2017 time: 2019-09-12 17:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xce5a7cc3e36ba195e6ad0de2417d3b1103e22f8a2f09fdea9e1df0d3ea1bd350Block Operator
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