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 3126704 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3128094 epoch_slot_no: 17694 block_no: 3126558 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1379 time: 2019-09-18 00:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0871d694788df4d175af6acf31bdc9e39194310a7bdfd7a251cfee8c6a9e775eBlock Operator
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