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 3112267 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3113657 epoch_slot_no: 3257 block_no: 3112121 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7163 time: 2019-09-14 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7923396e2724bded655a4f50c9785470576f68d42eec9b5a376e53fbd2a2156Block Operator
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