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 3115755 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3117145 epoch_slot_no: 6745 block_no: 3115609 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-09-15 11:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x328dfe1833aabd0eb67cffcb1d3debeeb665c4e9d6a24fd5e5cb33409b591c10Block Operator
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