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 3106551 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3107942 epoch_slot_no: 19142 block_no: 3106406 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1564 time: 2019-09-13 08:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e872b109b5e6d54e477a2b68335c5278e95ea6103c25471e4bba7874938e6c6Block Operator
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