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 3105281 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3106672 epoch_slot_no: 17872 block_no: 3105136 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2019-09-13 01:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ce42c58f4109fe6e430b12e9167c7945080859197b26fb897c6ca76b086cdd5Block Operator
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