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 3128298 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3129688 epoch_slot_no: 19288 block_no: 3128152 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1342 time: 2019-09-18 08:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6cf547ad4bd4af13079b03e916aa44dc3087da00cc1e4db4079fdda9d20557a4Block Operator
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