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 3115365 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3116755 epoch_slot_no: 6355 block_no: 3115219 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 921 time: 2019-09-15 09:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x334c218d17969acdfe38ddb80ace97b7e3c25a844f9e2f461dc07cb8e07050f4Block Operator
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