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 3104475 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3105866 epoch_slot_no: 17066 block_no: 3104330 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1623 time: 2019-09-12 20:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd91532199797ec12cdb351b20cb06e82d8f6c6020867de9e0b92a05c72df5d69Block Operator
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