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 3125767 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 3127157 epoch_slot_no: 16757 block_no: 3125621 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6032 time: 2019-09-17 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x651cf88e30dc79bd7bb20406ea7cc7c07c3ecccb064f6198175089ea4939a7e8Block Operator
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