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 3129408 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3130798 epoch_slot_no: 20398 block_no: 3129262 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2734 time: 2019-09-18 15:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac9ff7a0311e433109cbf67990a036787201d7333c7b5aa1c20dfb57b8f123caBlock Operator
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