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 3108608 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3109999 epoch_slot_no: 21199 block_no: 3108463 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-09-13 19:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3aa4060c55cfa8ab952fe98bf0397d230f711ce91d8bbdd929ba32e8b816f6eeBlock Operator
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