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 3133665 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3135054 epoch_slot_no: 3054 block_no: 3133518 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1390 time: 2019-09-19 14:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0fd92bd4a9494ea2793df4bc3136dc2bf5264138159bb754f0860468ddf9ee7Block Operator
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