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 3106281 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3107672 epoch_slot_no: 18872 block_no: 3106136 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1391 time: 2019-09-13 06:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa609a68bdcb1c79b03d414b45126bd1e8355e8b9455ec89ed9cc0f360c00841fBlock Operator
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