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 3131683 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3133072 epoch_slot_no: 1072 block_no: 3131536 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1382 time: 2019-09-19 03:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdca46d7725c66ea27423bf51d953f8ee93959ae6999a3a840a63a70593f1d33dBlock Operator
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