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 3127058 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3128448 epoch_slot_no: 18048 block_no: 3126912 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2297 time: 2019-09-18 02:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46d292565276352f350a9979c0e8796e4269f42308c91a786662103031271648Block Operator
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