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 3120361 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3121751 epoch_slot_no: 11351 block_no: 3120215 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-09-16 12:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4942de209afd948b10ff53ba8123801d266b6b8e8b4290aabc46fb533b2b110Block Operator
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