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 3112196 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3113586 epoch_slot_no: 3186 block_no: 3112050 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2791 time: 2019-09-14 15:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x089f9727fb02bb4013cdb1186d5e8afadac9256ac25437707702ff028b5e5c00Block Operator
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