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 3123968 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3125358 epoch_slot_no: 14958 block_no: 3123822 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1496 time: 2019-09-17 08:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a7672334e4905eae15d19443d0c2f38da2e74600fc366450f002124d92dbbb1Block Operator
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