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 3116685 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3118075 epoch_slot_no: 7675 block_no: 3116539 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2019-09-15 16:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xede79b952a6aae8623880a300c484636f573ce6a92fdb5684ecbfb91ef95b8c6Block Operator
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