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 3104854 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3106245 epoch_slot_no: 17445 block_no: 3104709 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-12 22:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6688c26c057b1999da438f41fd5e9ff6016e87980b9b8e70b501e26d9f6261e4Block Operator
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