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 3129217 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 3130607 epoch_slot_no: 20207 block_no: 3129071 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6791 time: 2019-09-18 14:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xadf999da2bf7489d2d20b9d0a8e0c9f63538bb28476feee5d45b26120be046f1Block Operator
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