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 3127188 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3128578 epoch_slot_no: 18178 block_no: 3127042 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1178 time: 2019-09-18 02:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x373ef19be8fab8a2aaa370997b1ff38c5530a220db4064f1db37694550b9c3cbBlock Operator
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