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 3130988 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3132377 epoch_slot_no: 377 block_no: 3130841 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4103 time: 2019-09-18 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7115c869e232e950f63bf68aa078faff8e724b896e9bf7110cf1530b559d60f9Block Operator
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