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 3108120 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3109511 epoch_slot_no: 20711 block_no: 3107975 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1342 time: 2019-09-13 16:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56565da56e587f5cdde7ff8032e3a8acd6a0ef6f61c6153c7cbcca177289bd6cBlock Operator
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