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 3119627 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3121017 epoch_slot_no: 10617 block_no: 3119481 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-16 08:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b14d676670b11b13e8d3f2a9adc2c38367da6f4892c69aa7e016cd9e406cc51Block Operator
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