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 3108721 Details
Epoch: 143 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3110112 epoch_slot_no: 21312 block_no: 3108576 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-13 20:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x68177ef6fea11fdfa44a9d669563d411bd80dff38e7749277c73cf7ecc56028aBlock Operator
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