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 3107961 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3109352 epoch_slot_no: 20552 block_no: 3107816 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1391 time: 2019-09-13 15:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf442dc020c649b2fcd4ddd3eff42165d4904056340eb2a319f502d37451ab0d3Block Operator
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