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 3133058 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3134447 epoch_slot_no: 2447 block_no: 3132911 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1033 time: 2019-09-19 11:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9daea6befe07b030cdd04f9060596576b8c104c1e4910dc191939265c3aeeeaBlock Operator
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