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 3112531 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3113921 epoch_slot_no: 3521 block_no: 3112385 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2019-09-14 17:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ae374e79f8081b3cf00b923bd6b78bd99a31b5d8296eba7b8d65af1921efdb0Block Operator
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