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 3107397 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3108788 epoch_slot_no: 19988 block_no: 3107252 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1909 time: 2019-09-13 12:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xacc9e8d17e5440de7dd3726d5940af17d17f38a928f15434507fe8b505d3a9c4Block Operator
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