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 3123973 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3125363 epoch_slot_no: 14963 block_no: 3123827 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3343 time: 2019-09-17 08:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x074a7ea2ac96a32c8d4c36b0f4a144a98eb8445b92c14415f8b2f1309a8ae4e7Block Operator
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