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 3112607 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3113997 epoch_slot_no: 3597 block_no: 3112461 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1029 time: 2019-09-14 17:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0db0b7546222ad63717e5262e0b1ba90af41cf60b7fd8dee18f919e2e54d6d7cBlock Operator
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