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 3105628 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3107019 epoch_slot_no: 18219 block_no: 3105483 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-13 02:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x693eedb7d34c208865b5f765aeab2aab53e5b938b3e3ce0f24891adaa4d71b4fBlock Operator
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