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 3115737 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3117127 epoch_slot_no: 6727 block_no: 3115591 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2805 time: 2019-09-15 11:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0089117dd4954d15347455857f8097addc8a3cf2b91a1c39eefc83985c1da9eBlock Operator
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