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 3127899 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3129289 epoch_slot_no: 18889 block_no: 3127753 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1379 time: 2019-09-18 06:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6520bbd2f44d85ceb3a7e44494c287392d014226d55cb57b9463dbb28ccc4011Block Operator
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