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 3112995 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3114385 epoch_slot_no: 3985 block_no: 3112849 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1353 time: 2019-09-14 19:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5ea1de2c15552816d08bdef8e88ef0b9663d00af23116bdcfc1039e9b5e9b8ddBlock Operator
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