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 3119642 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3121032 epoch_slot_no: 10632 block_no: 3119496 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1317 time: 2019-09-16 08:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d3d08d44f0addf0e8fe57d29957ced5ec1135c7b9bc4c2269b4cd8d5ae0e95cBlock Operator
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