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 3123641 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3125031 epoch_slot_no: 14631 block_no: 3123495 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2128 time: 2019-09-17 07:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa11228222579409fb9f90f6541c8c48e8363c8630bdc4cba490c63547048e4aBlock Operator
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