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 3115717 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3117107 epoch_slot_no: 6707 block_no: 3115571 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1888 time: 2019-09-15 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2469460206fda66e9f66d40a257cca207c9bcd97ee77c004404d137939108e4aBlock Operator
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