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 3121430 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3122820 epoch_slot_no: 12420 block_no: 3121284 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1026 time: 2019-09-16 18:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f6672e83c7698e44248c83fc792645eb8ddb29fff900b5561dc33209daafb7dBlock Operator
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