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 3103930 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3105321 epoch_slot_no: 16521 block_no: 3103785 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2019-09-12 17:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdadcce2fac55b95d369d1723384b390df7bc11b3f0f1913e354b9161affa38a5Block Operator
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