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 3124785 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3126175 epoch_slot_no: 15775 block_no: 3124639 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2518 time: 2019-09-17 13:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7700998f3f09e41895e49547fef2664366e8f87a17d2ce953662d9006a9e8c31Block Operator
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