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 3120478 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3121868 epoch_slot_no: 11468 block_no: 3120332 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2478 time: 2019-09-16 13:27:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x32bc10475cae7f9a97e9f99fdfb293ed2fc296284472075960e94e99cc0b5c22Block Operator
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