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 3107097 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3108488 epoch_slot_no: 19688 block_no: 3106952 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-09-13 11:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x304a9fc8556bf1bfceadb1b3253919743c8f829138872cc0cb08e9597bd08c43Block Operator
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