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 3120413 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3121803 epoch_slot_no: 11403 block_no: 3120267 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1203 time: 2019-09-16 13:05:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f593ec15c4a3e5f66382cbf4d45470c1f43fd78f18b45a0a7e885bb9895757aBlock Operator
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