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 3126860 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3128250 epoch_slot_no: 17850 block_no: 3126714 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1391 time: 2019-09-18 00:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0d3984609f1e79427288d23dc80039714f273104b93881387f09849cf5d9a941Block Operator
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