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 3122903 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3124293 epoch_slot_no: 13893 block_no: 3122757 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1547 time: 2019-09-17 02:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2bfb4880b9b403a59a148621a89e650e2d268e0212ffd549b5b088d1ceb4412Block Operator
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