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 3125797 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3127187 epoch_slot_no: 16787 block_no: 3125651 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3402 time: 2019-09-17 19:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49f660f0912a12164870e3567793b7595789f7a838ec99eeccc3be3f6b3da773Block Operator
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