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 3116875 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3118265 epoch_slot_no: 7865 block_no: 3116729 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-09-15 17:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6415a6320e2bdafd8a68bbaada136a5ed0109c36bbd04c09b398bd9c6d4c15f0Block Operator
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