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 3123997 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3125387 epoch_slot_no: 14987 block_no: 3123851 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4787 time: 2019-09-17 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d5b25358e19c8fbb286846638ce3cde0826b5f2efba979f3319cfb57aab302bBlock Operator
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