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 3123596 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3124986 epoch_slot_no: 14586 block_no: 3123450 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-09-17 06:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9f97614365a15c54fcc8f0def7b6f69e3fa3fefed90f796058be21c9e6e9a56Block Operator
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