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 3123967 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3125357 epoch_slot_no: 14957 block_no: 3123821 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 12754 time: 2019-09-17 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e187a08d6fb93c25f2fd7f55a902e6a475b25eacc3e800e75cd691ecba81f66Block Operator
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