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 3107936 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3109327 epoch_slot_no: 20527 block_no: 3107791 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1170 time: 2019-09-13 15:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x051e0803b3d2e4526729325038361df97d3fb8a48273dfd455c7c15393ab7339Block Operator
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