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 3125649 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3127039 epoch_slot_no: 16639 block_no: 3125503 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2019-09-17 18:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x89c8c59b50c42c5d62b796ef96da30c4500030d1b3fb09323f506f4bc492ae3aBlock Operator
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