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 3128117 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3129507 epoch_slot_no: 19107 block_no: 3127971 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1654 time: 2019-09-18 07:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x372c76a761e2c7e60fd6c1a3ab4c5806302b2aefee5c6ce25cbb0b8beceec316Block Operator
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