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 3110647 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3112037 epoch_slot_no: 1637 block_no: 3110501 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3375 time: 2019-09-14 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc6416cf1072c1be3140d065e09aa8891cbb1184e219c19517e6fc16a2d2a80fBlock Operator
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