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 3122419 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3123809 epoch_slot_no: 13409 block_no: 3122273 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1891 time: 2019-09-17 00:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x914af772005d8e0ed2eaf90ded646781893c781d1cb9cd101310c9300c59d7c4Block Operator
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