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 3123792 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3125182 epoch_slot_no: 14782 block_no: 3123646 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2001 time: 2019-09-17 07:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c8bbca3ee224db927f5379c993a0417a4c7e9c4d4424715bd9f04e3ac682552Block Operator
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