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 3115163 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3116553 epoch_slot_no: 6153 block_no: 3115017 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 921 time: 2019-09-15 07:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9b9afedfe59619db1ee80840faf525fbecc2dde205862f2a3b325f7fcc88f8aBlock Operator
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