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 3123817 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3125207 epoch_slot_no: 14807 block_no: 3123671 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2430 time: 2019-09-17 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cbfd6d08081dec207877b279f78c370d6170f5da94fb807158f9c0d526e9803Block Operator
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