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 3104550 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3105941 epoch_slot_no: 17141 block_no: 3104405 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1947 time: 2019-09-12 20:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2c304dae414a74570c13e8ebc940f70eccea194e4c94afcf708bb0f8b89cc70Block Operator
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