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 3129248 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3130638 epoch_slot_no: 20238 block_no: 3129102 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3374 time: 2019-09-18 14:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6786e2ac7359ea2865ad982a01990ae6cd7f6d5ac06a2b17fbf53afffaa4bb06Block Operator
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