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 3112466 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3113856 epoch_slot_no: 3456 block_no: 3112320 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1757 time: 2019-09-14 16:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe8d0894456d2ee5520309dacb86412baf4ef6012a21ccf701ab56ad6facf5c0Block Operator
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