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 3107729 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3109120 epoch_slot_no: 20320 block_no: 3107584 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3004 time: 2019-09-13 14:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96d016a8a9f5b447a91943f8f8639e30394e3999a6b8b68fb819d90e25b35278Block Operator
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