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 3128481 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3129871 epoch_slot_no: 19471 block_no: 3128335 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3531 time: 2019-09-18 09:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3fba5f831777ecdcd4c0f9a2f6515ee5401913b71705dc3592bf3d0738cea00bBlock Operator
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