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 3125643 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3127033 epoch_slot_no: 16633 block_no: 3125497 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1311 time: 2019-09-17 18:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16133e6634267d94ab5c5a9234fdc8ce521c085b658414b30b3e5fbffc27ca0dBlock Operator
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