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 3127696 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3129086 epoch_slot_no: 18686 block_no: 3127550 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1342 time: 2019-09-18 05:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8133fd6a1470fef38d217a9135c6e164c06981575a7cd0f06598dc39368147a6Block Operator
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