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 3121048 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3122438 epoch_slot_no: 12038 block_no: 3120902 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2019-09-16 16:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd12de9e7ce0fc66513ac2921673059e9e5441f545b2e688325e55303b87a2cbBlock Operator
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