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 3107156 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3108547 epoch_slot_no: 19747 block_no: 3107011 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1494 time: 2019-09-13 11:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f3c2872b6500bcb1414367e34f8915a3dd6fd3a6e2954cd69edda9eb7927b58Block Operator
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