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 3107766 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3109157 epoch_slot_no: 20357 block_no: 3107621 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7894 time: 2019-09-13 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7409e6a8b28e93d01b951410ba04d6e82f444c29626ef0c2aab58d2ddf736ef8Block Operator
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