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 3116079 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3117469 epoch_slot_no: 7069 block_no: 3115933 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-09-15 13:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01fe7ef5f7664f947c8c83cd6fb9785149a34c8c58026e9ef73c14f50d0ba89dBlock Operator
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