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 3120217 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3121607 epoch_slot_no: 11207 block_no: 3120071 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1572 time: 2019-09-16 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x284dae1415a910afe001edfaef02e09472b28f76f919b479b47d52dd61952d95Block Operator
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