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 3106449 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3107840 epoch_slot_no: 19040 block_no: 3106304 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1662 time: 2019-09-13 07:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b3b953a213da2d049b1f4897539bae65975d93c3ac6f07618feabb1891c4489Block Operator
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