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 3122635 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3124025 epoch_slot_no: 13625 block_no: 3122489 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1631 time: 2019-09-17 01:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xae0d9eee95753a79afd57051c4d0224597c9340de2246362ddbc418432a58577Block Operator
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