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 3131728 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3133117 epoch_slot_no: 1117 block_no: 3131581 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1353 time: 2019-09-19 03:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65be4ebccfea19e1ad76d2490f28279b4ed1ef3cea5b612e1f0b5678c5a91a92Block Operator
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