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 3122707 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3124097 epoch_slot_no: 13697 block_no: 3122561 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7668 time: 2019-09-17 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x039a3e04d9f221b08321ebcd61e35073403a40f3bd2607e2882584fb269c326cBlock Operator
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