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 3121547 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3122937 epoch_slot_no: 12537 block_no: 3121401 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-09-16 19:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0af86db5b2d96243dc7d306ba5aa9cb7139447aa622c86c1144cc7fd60461523Block Operator
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