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 3125061 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3126451 epoch_slot_no: 16051 block_no: 3124915 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1357 time: 2019-09-17 14:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7481207ac012d376f3cacc30104e7bbe95e9d0fd22649eb3419b10d6765ec0b2Block Operator
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