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 3109850 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3111240 epoch_slot_no: 840 block_no: 3109704 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2199 time: 2019-09-14 02:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c72ad899c4f8dc3b2bebf0b1a18b999ccd5918eabd9b3c79cca3852327827f8Block Operator
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