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 3131291 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3132680 epoch_slot_no: 680 block_no: 3131144 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1386 time: 2019-09-19 01:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfdc6c50d50436363a683ffc4c250f96094a56a9ff451d1025df270e6d40e349fBlock Operator
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