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 3127927 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3129317 epoch_slot_no: 18917 block_no: 3127781 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5341 time: 2019-09-18 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5e1141e833db19200c2b27e5d00eb8a023e0a61f48bad32bd5422cf6749687b1Block Operator
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