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 3125448 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3126838 epoch_slot_no: 16438 block_no: 3125302 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2019-09-17 17:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a509e6321beeccb90b13f525fc6d3011857b2ef83b3f50bd36093889076b85fBlock Operator
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