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 3129294 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3130684 epoch_slot_no: 20284 block_no: 3129148 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-18 14:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe23d09e4c01094bc54d91cbda41a5dd0dca9fc0de22c31de83cf8c4c120eb48fBlock Operator
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