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 3129302 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3130692 epoch_slot_no: 20292 block_no: 3129156 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3002 time: 2019-09-18 14:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7dcc69e669f43bc5b962aae6244a0686e6532417063b4b8be79d4802e4f37b1Block Operator
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