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 3113337 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3114727 epoch_slot_no: 4327 block_no: 3113191 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-09-14 21:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74f2ef00cc4667cbbb1fe60a951cbbc4b18491d6a1641921a2900709a0e2b99aBlock Operator
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