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 3125510 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3126900 epoch_slot_no: 16500 block_no: 3125364 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-09-17 17:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60076e731cc8e77b5dbfa5e59871e3354f0313e08a6381e65f17ae440dd142ebBlock Operator
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