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 3105966 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3107357 epoch_slot_no: 18557 block_no: 3105821 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2996 time: 2019-09-13 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe15db467a5b44cdc960b8e136623e3829d30300ba84a17fa98472098a7cf432dBlock Operator
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