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 3107006 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3108397 epoch_slot_no: 19597 block_no: 3106861 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1498 time: 2019-09-13 10:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x662b224c68365f876d5cabe97039edbe6c85442c2f8c329e6d1af55d1c8b0221Block Operator
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