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 3107277 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3108668 epoch_slot_no: 19868 block_no: 3107132 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1342 time: 2019-09-13 12:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41ff91b6bb8462f728d537bd53e9798df919c0d5481e3ea05329ac9d47a8f280Block Operator
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