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 3116722 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3118112 epoch_slot_no: 7712 block_no: 3116576 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1344 time: 2019-09-15 16:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x132811f173979f3b1e43d77ee15b87fa2ec37080d93f090c7b5164ae87493534Block Operator
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