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 3129618 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3131008 epoch_slot_no: 20608 block_no: 3129472 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2595 time: 2019-09-18 16:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62c3cf8bcb43a403469ba47fa18ea1fb3f5ba02229362ebfdde6f81aa5253285Block Operator
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