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 3131021 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3132410 epoch_slot_no: 410 block_no: 3130874 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1025 time: 2019-09-19 00:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe621cd6d4c5a9ac1d49455adf66bcb0752a2503abf4eb2f6c3d3f9c68bf83e6cBlock Operator
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