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 3112117 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3113507 epoch_slot_no: 3107 block_no: 3111971 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2841 time: 2019-09-14 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x14ab676e5b4fde12595de998c84f79f2e6007decbe4dc13ad38cba32c8bd33e4Block Operator
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