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 3129438 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3130828 epoch_slot_no: 20428 block_no: 3129292 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 997 time: 2019-09-18 15:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bce8cb2c6193e1e6565f3238bb08270cb15605071eba64cdfe3e5f878d4d0d6Block Operator
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