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 3127820 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3129210 epoch_slot_no: 18810 block_no: 3127674 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-18 06:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5dcb3d493e4220cfded7f537e7b294835b03e1d57fce0abe233fd120ed384441Block Operator
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