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 3106819 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3108210 epoch_slot_no: 19410 block_no: 3106674 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 993 time: 2019-09-13 09:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fc87bee45d1d0a87289e34c669ca46b69d498c6d0e90dd2294a202f58759d83Block Operator
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