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 3105033 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3106424 epoch_slot_no: 17624 block_no: 3104888 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1728 time: 2019-09-12 23:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f54672d4334763b1e36147ce23d23b9007d3d9623d4151f571ad91c56e95f7eBlock Operator
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