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 3106776 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3108167 epoch_slot_no: 19367 block_no: 3106631 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-13 09:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d319fd14b0ee0723277b40783051e5c511bf6cfa106913d35f2c7e9088d3581Block Operator
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