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 3124327 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3125717 epoch_slot_no: 15317 block_no: 3124181 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7677 time: 2019-09-17 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5cf113663cd34110b74f1e847b4518c076ce6a26f5da5a4e70a8d5ef41996dfdBlock Operator
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