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 3103978 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3105369 epoch_slot_no: 16569 block_no: 3103833 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2263 time: 2019-09-12 17:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd969e98311bf4e82dbf6b529911a568787fc7b47c074c94a0decbbee38edef00Block Operator
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