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 3113017 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3114407 epoch_slot_no: 4007 block_no: 3112871 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2298 time: 2019-09-14 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0d986a38805cebcade04b900518a31127f8ea5ccef3878f6dce88e6cb7d61acBlock Operator
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