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 3131590 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3132979 epoch_slot_no: 979 block_no: 3131443 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2019-09-19 03:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3312efdb5bec4d76eeb3bb554e87db6388aef5c95a4423a1622ab8446b49bcebBlock Operator
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