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 3105334 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3106725 epoch_slot_no: 17925 block_no: 3105189 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1527 time: 2019-09-13 01:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5d49bf9a4cd87f0b28ba8f29dd8a3278b79e91af1b30fcf79797b5f6a16bb84Block Operator
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