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 3127169 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3128559 epoch_slot_no: 18159 block_no: 3127023 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2414 time: 2019-09-18 02:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x040e1341eb85338d3cf50242f69484cffbc6ff4f0bc00043d61d0675e73d06bdBlock Operator
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