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 3109337 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3110727 epoch_slot_no: 327 block_no: 3109191 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-09-13 23:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0eb453a088f230b236348bc189b0daf0ee6ea1f9e8dd16bbb3a645a20b72a660Block Operator
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