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 3119541 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3120931 epoch_slot_no: 10531 block_no: 3119395 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 993 time: 2019-09-16 08:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b2481522d2b530f8499338234188ab31d913a808121149e7418cbb707460d40Block Operator
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