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 3031187 Details
Epoch: 140 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3032578 epoch_slot_no: 8578 block_no: 3031045 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2019-08-26 21:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9fa81b9e8684a377f07cb67612a2fe1e48b5f2f0814d4f7c2e776c73796b8ceBlock Operator
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