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 3114061 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3115451 epoch_slot_no: 5051 block_no: 3113915 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1139 time: 2019-09-15 01:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ef9cc7929216b7534f158367598c31da62e18bab91e66b93f4301b0f533cfe1Block Operator
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