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 3121613 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3123003 epoch_slot_no: 12603 block_no: 3121467 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1325 time: 2019-09-16 19:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x854eee60560b879503f2bec6aba193e02a4e326d844b0d17752bdfda01422e03Block Operator
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