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 3133494 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3134883 epoch_slot_no: 2883 block_no: 3133347 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2019-09-19 13:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x657b7cc76efc4b04ff5cc1b591574561acf1276a311ed592676716d66663b659Block Operator
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