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 3131168 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3132557 epoch_slot_no: 557 block_no: 3131021 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3556 time: 2019-09-19 00:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x101f6b5922ccff92a386325d4a94d186ca53f3bd5197816798611018f5b6c92bBlock Operator
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