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 3121060 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3122450 epoch_slot_no: 12050 block_no: 3120914 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-09-16 16:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe44e871da27dbb373ce57f5ce349a85bb1702c272a33fe2e3f618bf76d68a4eBlock Operator
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