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 3105531 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3106922 epoch_slot_no: 18122 block_no: 3105386 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3218 time: 2019-09-13 02:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x681b18a7e6edfef78bf72ae1813da7634b2e4cc2dab362b5566216e5372e4901Block Operator
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