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 3104189 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3105580 epoch_slot_no: 16780 block_no: 3104044 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1340 time: 2019-09-12 18:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeff0c4f07e579aa375032a6abe3e7fd1ebd2b8f2d74c348a1b987fa3e46765a7Block Operator
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