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 3107020 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3108411 epoch_slot_no: 19611 block_no: 3106875 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1558 time: 2019-09-13 10:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe273d560f5ae58ad70d607f3d54d3510c0b854f774a5f3a8721567c9b29656a5Block Operator
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