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 3105276 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 3106667 epoch_slot_no: 17867 block_no: 3105131 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5335 time: 2019-09-13 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23dc47f65ed23a7006dc01e46986358876baa754cf1b7e0af0aa05c6b079fd57Block Operator
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