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 3134151 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3135540 epoch_slot_no: 3540 block_no: 3134004 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1952 time: 2019-09-19 17:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73cb3da952751312c28ac1ab1d7333de682e250451ea81f44a891ad0918ccfb6Block Operator
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