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 3125491 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3126881 epoch_slot_no: 16481 block_no: 3125345 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2019-09-17 17:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe08c17a4b56df2f33be5496bd343b1a80b6c36d8cac4773c1378e7f5e87c154fBlock Operator
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