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 3110200 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3111590 epoch_slot_no: 1190 block_no: 3110054 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1534 time: 2019-09-14 04:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x337f374e8861a7c3911b44ebef045c3d0575a968fe309cb30fa5f584f83d04c7Block Operator
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