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 3121022 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3122412 epoch_slot_no: 12012 block_no: 3120876 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-16 16:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ddcd1f8030827af1f7e6450958adef186f659031ffe13016d38175fa8100036Block Operator
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