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 3122182 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3123572 epoch_slot_no: 13172 block_no: 3122036 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1492 time: 2019-09-16 22:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c4e952e1f345e22149cdf892374f67f29481aff2abffd2a7169e01d0b585b26Block Operator
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