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 3131634 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3133023 epoch_slot_no: 1023 block_no: 3131487 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1933 time: 2019-09-19 03:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe11bcd1a923321585a75c0a3872e7608de17decc68aa6205a28103662775e6eBlock Operator
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