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 3104823 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3106214 epoch_slot_no: 17414 block_no: 3104678 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2659 time: 2019-09-12 22:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ea3c5b9aa6b297b9a647d494461e018cd52debe3b024ceaa00fb3dbe75d5961Block Operator
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