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 3111664 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3113054 epoch_slot_no: 2654 block_no: 3111518 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 992 time: 2019-09-14 12:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x336a46da151b59ebfc275e4e07113223288775b7ec51c7d0ce8d0eba23dc2f29Block Operator
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