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 3110728 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3112118 epoch_slot_no: 1718 block_no: 3110582 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 996 time: 2019-09-14 07:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1232e802b1a3458e1db9ed1514c60c7aaffb692650afe2c37a5ae9e53777417eBlock Operator
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