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 3133628 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3135017 epoch_slot_no: 3017 block_no: 3133481 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1391 time: 2019-09-19 14:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1bb17821e3f9fab3feb6084c2658ea0597c350ec27f9d27d0502290b172db8b0Block Operator
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