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 3120406 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3121796 epoch_slot_no: 11396 block_no: 3120260 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1392 time: 2019-09-16 13:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0b6c4a957b1af69c198ebe9fce110d3f191b17e37a513ef1fa85a78ef84d67aBlock Operator
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