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 3124499 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3125889 epoch_slot_no: 15489 block_no: 3124353 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-09-17 11:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5c1b6e71b9b0e088b8a8deff3bf1754be4f7553c5a4e875a585ae81a586560eBlock Operator
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