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 3123085 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3124475 epoch_slot_no: 14075 block_no: 3122939 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2019-09-17 03:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1dfd1136737d46bb39ad8522862e71d086fd93f3d7e67f414e804731e1010632Block Operator
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