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 3104886 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3106277 epoch_slot_no: 17477 block_no: 3104741 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3357 time: 2019-09-12 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdacb75527a1ac2c9cdb8c00b6d78efa62a4f54305b1f3ea2e88f58e02de0900cBlock Operator
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