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 3107126 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3108517 epoch_slot_no: 19717 block_no: 3106981 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1732 time: 2019-09-13 11:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x036a0a42fd2dc7283915b6192d391661309c958106a01742b33cc10a364acb11Block Operator
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