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 3120604 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3121994 epoch_slot_no: 11594 block_no: 3120458 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1178 time: 2019-09-16 14:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x823d27282808c1d85d9ccb975ac48630506e41b5b6361f244b286d50757b7b17Block Operator
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