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 3107427 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3108818 epoch_slot_no: 20018 block_no: 3107282 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2306 time: 2019-09-13 12:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x94d03ad14cd7c04856bff3a309a4256d73ec10e450620252ac4cd16392c8f8baBlock Operator
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