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 3112532 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3113922 epoch_slot_no: 3522 block_no: 3112386 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2656 time: 2019-09-14 17:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe245f15b135ffb9c8301c7b66e9bc0dc96fe9762f960bbb94bd210742d052de4Block Operator
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