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 3113955 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3115345 epoch_slot_no: 4945 block_no: 3113809 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2545 time: 2019-09-15 01:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22e525f1c99e1a639502e8f299b4f670f8dde7cf4f20e6da8bad660ebbdeaea5Block Operator
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