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 3129227 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3130617 epoch_slot_no: 20217 block_no: 3129081 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 960 time: 2019-09-18 14:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a285b88293fb13108c8132f5b00d596124cd095af166706b442f59030e3db8eBlock Operator
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