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 3118616 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3120006 epoch_slot_no: 9606 block_no: 3118470 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1170 time: 2019-09-16 03:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x21afd229713fa7ec34d12ba5e95842f4350d0a1a786d3ead723c57ad86c55051Block Operator
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