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 3109579 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3110969 epoch_slot_no: 569 block_no: 3109433 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2019-09-14 00:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb70a0c68522c9aab909e58369a9f22235975df31594c24417eb65fb6c6e442f7Block Operator
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