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 3104273 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3105664 epoch_slot_no: 16864 block_no: 3104128 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2019-09-12 19:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2bc65f932b2cccdf1cedc7c86566f46a6d00b282b90671d344ed757c114d67f4Block Operator
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