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 3108435 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3109826 epoch_slot_no: 21026 block_no: 3108290 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2780 time: 2019-09-13 18:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x649dbe3e67e56ad457bbe68e8944a5652391f3d7ce14c31523b34aef2b2db252Block Operator
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