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 3121047 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3122437 epoch_slot_no: 12037 block_no: 3120901 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-09-16 16:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x07840e6e49088cf28cfe41ce71f81c3c3df6144effd8c67b0a0e36c846b758ccBlock Operator
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