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 3124781 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3126171 epoch_slot_no: 15771 block_no: 3124635 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2070 time: 2019-09-17 13:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x578d5b3a934e15790d292c6ffad6df1a0d172d4fb71c499a8dd8c71888467b52Block Operator
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