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 3125553 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3126943 epoch_slot_no: 16543 block_no: 3125407 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2019-09-17 17:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xecd85c086704510d53f08ef6966952860ee00c2ddafa7a2e9e2aadc534e9f3f3Block Operator
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