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 3123247 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3124637 epoch_slot_no: 14237 block_no: 3123101 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2622 time: 2019-09-17 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d3ce517b014ed55adc6d6b5c830c75ab2864bfed82cc9aaf7022021099eadedBlock Operator
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