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 3106298 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3107689 epoch_slot_no: 18889 block_no: 3106153 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1203 time: 2019-09-13 06:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x340dc814118bd12a4d18bce52e2b74f18702114e16f51fd0d2407ec5960d40eeBlock Operator
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