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 3122556 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3123946 epoch_slot_no: 13546 block_no: 3122410 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1357 time: 2019-09-17 01:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36f7a2bff449823aed2961de609d6d1190afab0ccd801d68e5c94a7e7a324566Block Operator
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