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 3107875 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3109266 epoch_slot_no: 20466 block_no: 3107730 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1864 time: 2019-09-13 15:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d125a43146363dd18d8ff15d55ae57c12ce3e9b5cfd9e362e7a7f36ffaaa94aBlock Operator
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