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 3117847 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3119237 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 3117701 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2652 time: 2019-09-15 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0946cf741ef26a293c0c69b025b6c8c49ad70dcb44b433c6eb997667bd86bd25Block Operator
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