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 3120865 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3122255 epoch_slot_no: 11855 block_no: 3120719 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2019-09-16 15:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa44d3e7c40835fda46bc5c0c7d58169860d951b1c392cb580b68ca6f88177c65Block Operator
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