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 3119212 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3120602 epoch_slot_no: 10202 block_no: 3119066 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 993 time: 2019-09-16 06:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc4c775e9d6c5fc03ee653a12d8b75b06fe33f2fda4e8459d42dba2dec10a5765Block Operator
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