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 3113197 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3114587 epoch_slot_no: 4187 block_no: 3113051 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2019-09-14 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48f694ffb32ec052f0b2b317d0a63706002d6bc0f3ac47fca34ed00511294a9aBlock Operator
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