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 3112642 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3114032 epoch_slot_no: 3632 block_no: 3112496 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1023 time: 2019-09-14 17:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5916f61e6801e68b7fb704ce39a8127e6a0b61c106699472f86754932aef5307Block Operator
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