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 3107367 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3108758 epoch_slot_no: 19958 block_no: 3107222 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2616 time: 2019-09-13 12:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf86be084e3ce6b31804ebb138052187f3978ce923c9e8194c3196e8ab1ca340fBlock Operator
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