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 3122018 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3123408 epoch_slot_no: 13008 block_no: 3121872 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1719 time: 2019-09-16 22:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x970a849835737305a9250bb92631df21cb134fb36c0d769b3445af5734cbb112Block Operator
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