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 3127440 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3128830 epoch_slot_no: 18430 block_no: 3127294 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1338 time: 2019-09-18 04:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4b3ac860307ec47d452092a838019c6dd57511f1cf5f378b4d2219fdb9e100ffBlock Operator
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