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 3114686 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3116076 epoch_slot_no: 5676 block_no: 3114540 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-09-15 05:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2110ef69197d7842511465cb12012846a8ffd3e364cf93d573512686f0acb197Block Operator
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