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 3108609 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3110000 epoch_slot_no: 21200 block_no: 3108464 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-09-13 19:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7112c439cb8c948224fa4d3576b2439e0fd888440fa6ab4727f872dcd4b3f725Block Operator
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