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 3131578 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3132967 epoch_slot_no: 967 block_no: 3131431 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2762 time: 2019-09-19 03:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf90dd7b3b34c401939ffe6a126f8e18a2a9a28bf3e3e03149235787e6698f072Block Operator
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