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 3125718 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3127108 epoch_slot_no: 16708 block_no: 3125572 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2334 time: 2019-09-17 18:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb4543caf19bb4d9e969a65c04d89d1ccc1c38bb6342521639a2a544001fce46Block Operator
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