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 3104778 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3106169 epoch_slot_no: 17369 block_no: 3104633 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 993 time: 2019-09-12 22:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2652e54ed61144cdfafde2ee6501ec1e5ba99e9cf4d06d32d3dcd99d2c71488bBlock Operator
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