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 3131608 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3132997 epoch_slot_no: 997 block_no: 3131461 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3734 time: 2019-09-19 03:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25b8dfbaa3c60f5dcdc8f72b71d54c79e944d0ab922f270f7d72e178b440a664Block Operator
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