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 3106900 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3108291 epoch_slot_no: 19491 block_no: 3106755 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-13 10:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7ef0fe70a52f430ab6d205c0e029eec4e92754d1055c4a8fabb55fb35dda368Block Operator
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