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 3124077 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3125467 epoch_slot_no: 15067 block_no: 3123931 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1668 time: 2019-09-17 09:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb10829175bfcdd6c6f17a68f6cf689df78b0875a601c3844b14c7a052c9e19aaBlock Operator
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