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 3111727 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3113117 epoch_slot_no: 2717 block_no: 3111581 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4811 time: 2019-09-14 12:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f0f9149fc0ae4149e61be4610095e4649557e52a81e69f6b9fbe422d5eec169Block Operator
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