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 3104279 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3105670 epoch_slot_no: 16870 block_no: 3104134 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2473 time: 2019-09-12 19:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7143ba04d066ea5eaeca5b637e95921adc1d7e94766ca96fd1007dba241639f3Block Operator
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