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 3131743 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3133132 epoch_slot_no: 1132 block_no: 3131596 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1925 time: 2019-09-19 04:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b46e5f9ad626d3bcf8d417af463af7a3798816eaafac93b315a5bf674573defBlock Operator
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