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 3122980 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3124370 epoch_slot_no: 13970 block_no: 3122834 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1529 time: 2019-09-17 03:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd29d4451f000a887d6f681bdfbc778001e9bd2fd92537a39989c9b469c1e60aBlock Operator
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