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 3110859 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3112249 epoch_slot_no: 1849 block_no: 3110713 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1358 time: 2019-09-14 08:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbbde431b9c6aaea71a3e6717418a4cda4404e570801ed79502afa0e95522791Block Operator
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