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 3115687 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3117077 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 3115541 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4739 time: 2019-09-15 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4987a75327ab15c53f5cb8d6ee0f9cd9a027cbf8c3a2f6ec62d368cf72c8a206Block Operator
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