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 3115572 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3116962 epoch_slot_no: 6562 block_no: 3115426 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1229 time: 2019-09-15 10:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfbf226cf6b1c782b80401c8cab8ba53c519fa6bc330785ccb4299b33516c8787Block Operator
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