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 3114934 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3116324 epoch_slot_no: 5924 block_no: 3114788 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1239 time: 2019-09-15 06:39:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bd3de886c484186d1b30178b7c286808de225f804b537643a4c6f5000202047Block Operator
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