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 3131708 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3133097 epoch_slot_no: 1097 block_no: 3131561 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7454 time: 2019-09-19 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6a9db856e974c0c47f5e1190369daac45e454996d0ad7f2b8b1e0fb36aa21fd6Block Operator
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