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 3106861 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3108252 epoch_slot_no: 19452 block_no: 3106716 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2019-09-13 09:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x79c2c81f65978a29a01ceaf803f89e6267c32533d40310bac578057a373f9346Block Operator
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