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 3127320 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3128710 epoch_slot_no: 18310 block_no: 3127174 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1736 time: 2019-09-18 03:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x201e65a18c413eefc2cab46cb6762d2e94945bcaf4e23905c042a36716c25cbcBlock Operator
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