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 3124860 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3126250 epoch_slot_no: 15850 block_no: 3124714 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1533 time: 2019-09-17 13:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8498811acbeb2d1d45e48d7292427771cee561b8f794607739e4d060fea9ac92Block Operator
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