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 3121837 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3123227 epoch_slot_no: 12827 block_no: 3121691 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6766 time: 2019-09-16 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51689fe8268af36645a1b7b95d77909cbb18ef47801c69a8a8c8e0873d69eaa1Block Operator
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