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 3104008 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3105399 epoch_slot_no: 16599 block_no: 3103863 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1340 time: 2019-09-12 17:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xedcde1368754cf2953975957b48679a63e343cfb32e2998704547e4942007282Block Operator
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