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 3134061 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3135450 epoch_slot_no: 3450 block_no: 3133914 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1029 time: 2019-09-19 16:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17146f526c7b08d816941fdec1416c9f2c3a572b4e4abaf5866a28683507d761Block Operator
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