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 3120678 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3122068 epoch_slot_no: 11668 block_no: 3120532 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1174 time: 2019-09-16 14:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16977ed721fb44a8fddf0294ef2cd3d207083d1f252d0b67d25aa5a37a90805dBlock Operator
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