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 3127071 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3128461 epoch_slot_no: 18061 block_no: 3126925 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2019-09-18 02:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x072c43e86b94466d9fa6046369dd154f4c3ffac005de00177959e96716336d61Block Operator
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