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 3122334 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3123724 epoch_slot_no: 13324 block_no: 3122188 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1311 time: 2019-09-16 23:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd5d05eea46a5837ea2919b76a8bbd677035bbf419b18196d38d42534ea9726bBlock Operator
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