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 3129688 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3131078 epoch_slot_no: 20678 block_no: 3129542 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1531 time: 2019-09-18 16:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x872af39d8e9dd3c421805c45e5b4f5a0aaceb88c9531fa9a613847749dd1fd9aBlock Operator
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