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 3107698 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3109089 epoch_slot_no: 20289 block_no: 3107553 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2734 time: 2019-09-13 14:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6bdde15be09a237e5ee15861a9946c1c4d7acf218975f216fa070d23eb86737Block Operator
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