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 3126668 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3128058 epoch_slot_no: 17658 block_no: 3126522 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1382 time: 2019-09-17 23:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc237b8eefe401486c975335551dcc66f6b9aa788a1fbd4f495e5e2a262fa6a4dBlock Operator
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