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 3111150 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3112540 epoch_slot_no: 2140 block_no: 3111004 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1567 time: 2019-09-14 09:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb3778b8bd4d87baf049c94668b35cc566a5996aa92d1c06a65116d4f7315414fBlock Operator
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