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 3133736 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3135125 epoch_slot_no: 3125 block_no: 3133589 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-09-19 15:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb83d1b75c5fb2cdfa78f72a780054251ac9711fc542e26ae34f72186521e5e6aBlock Operator
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