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 3124047 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3125437 epoch_slot_no: 15037 block_no: 3123901 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1668 time: 2019-09-17 09:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc85e26f80ba61803a7bcec45ec06e2856e501f2068c4624ea714f8734992c3bbBlock Operator
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