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 3104656 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3106047 epoch_slot_no: 17247 block_no: 3104511 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3417 time: 2019-09-12 21:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf64e8679099917fb84e3064fbef9780ab489d62d7578c1e9c6c6f60fd696d1f8Block Operator
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