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 3104882 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3106273 epoch_slot_no: 17473 block_no: 3104737 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2430 time: 2019-09-12 22:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe323871b40a2f08f74241c931da3f3f10b00696e1ce505463bf27962990c1ddcBlock Operator
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