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 3125447 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3126837 epoch_slot_no: 16437 block_no: 3125301 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3257 time: 2019-09-17 17:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1a5dd274d9d8d450749fc3a310ef67e62ff3cdb67a0075bc637695a1519443bBlock Operator
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