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 3113216 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3114606 epoch_slot_no: 4206 block_no: 3113070 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-09-14 21:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x254551fca7aff4e08061e23c99234666cede63a6da1f1919c9ca55b20687a940Block Operator
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