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 3114880 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3116270 epoch_slot_no: 5870 block_no: 3114734 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1463 time: 2019-09-15 06:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x840050ea575451ff2a8c70909a837fab0c7b33a250a6058057102d29a8be2232Block Operator
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