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 3124604 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3125994 epoch_slot_no: 15594 block_no: 3124458 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2552 time: 2019-09-17 12:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4bf6225ed9e84e6b9c78aac24f772afc178a5393af6ccb10d9719bb847fc7973Block Operator
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