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 3126591 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3127981 epoch_slot_no: 17581 block_no: 3126445 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-09-17 23:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x16f2fc32ec0012c7b504575dcbdd35a158316b46b941e60e2e9f182a360d8c9cBlock Operator
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