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 3131491 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3132880 epoch_slot_no: 880 block_no: 3131344 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1029 time: 2019-09-19 02:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8d55eb4c1947ff8526882818f1830e717a5fdb2d1c3e4fa236a8406d87f33501Block Operator
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