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 3125748 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3127138 epoch_slot_no: 16738 block_no: 3125602 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1668 time: 2019-09-17 18:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24845b2153064365474024af87606b9794f4754b88ca3e8c7ea596cb463ef555Block Operator
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