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 3122197 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3123587 epoch_slot_no: 13187 block_no: 3122051 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1346 time: 2019-09-16 23:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e89a5170b3c5515f763d8447f1aff7851c59b1dee2a450e22b97112cc09f7d8Block Operator
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