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 3123936 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3125326 epoch_slot_no: 14926 block_no: 3123790 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-09-17 08:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f0a7a415d4e5243b7de63a3cd7c14379193e5123e88aec2e45a72a3840645b6Block Operator
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