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 3127892 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3129282 epoch_slot_no: 18882 block_no: 3127746 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-18 06:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5de6c8358a5003b729173c74bc7cc19c325aa989043962470804c097cde0a0f4Block Operator
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