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 3106569 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3107960 epoch_slot_no: 19160 block_no: 3106424 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1560 time: 2019-09-13 08:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6750267f41c238d8e049c5cf8dfe5366c46e5ffcb8772b67f2c4aa69d82aeed3Block Operator
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