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 3114226 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3115616 epoch_slot_no: 5216 block_no: 3114080 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2851 time: 2019-09-15 02:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd556ff9b351e24578b8c4d0161e151ec0d168089b8c70b515e99441449c88116Block Operator
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