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 3127007 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3128397 epoch_slot_no: 17997 block_no: 3126861 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-18 01:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x139b15ad0806656698d5f225ef1b41a4810ac0f50f77ad0717c5cd2515b3cdd3Block Operator
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