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 3123786 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3125176 epoch_slot_no: 14776 block_no: 3123640 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-09-17 07:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56d02ba05a87dee6210f544a9945914671b034c18bb47e87f2590242763e7249Block Operator
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