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 3112708 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3114098 epoch_slot_no: 3698 block_no: 3112562 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2047 time: 2019-09-14 18:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf058eacee01877ba12a303ccf3e632e11342172f20ee2b36d55389d4c7ffc3a0Block Operator
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