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 3134377 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3135766 epoch_slot_no: 3766 block_no: 3134230 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 992 time: 2019-09-19 18:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b85e023e49d0c48033d3fede7163591c61b5089caee347cb6daaf5316c2bf72Block Operator
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