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 3104094 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3105485 epoch_slot_no: 16685 block_no: 3103949 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1525 time: 2019-09-12 18:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x77171be5742cd33b2dce29a92e674b62ba0339893b1e91e5b0c10e6a091f9fcbBlock Operator
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