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 3128433 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3129823 epoch_slot_no: 19423 block_no: 3128287 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2574 time: 2019-09-18 09:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d34a1a14bced8212f450fe14301c0a569b6be44e95a5deb87e700f513a59569Block Operator
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