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 3129905 Details
Epoch: 144 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3131295 epoch_slot_no: 20895 block_no: 3129759 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2094 time: 2019-09-18 17:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2954d7ec97b103fb4d3821e62253ec83cba27b04bf84918fb0ec312b0feb4c06Block Operator
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