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 3120796 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3122186 epoch_slot_no: 11786 block_no: 3120650 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1346 time: 2019-09-16 15:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf86c5b482a163530012fd3ce852ba8891d0c71d11a2440691f7c53b8151f87f8Block Operator
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