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 3131126 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3132515 epoch_slot_no: 515 block_no: 3130979 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2059 time: 2019-09-19 00:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9a705ee5ff0850777e778f4a5b8ce581713dfe28b9c40fcd26e6d58c7a24f6aBlock Operator
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