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 3134407 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3135796 epoch_slot_no: 3796 block_no: 3134260 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2059 time: 2019-09-19 18:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ec178138a5d4e235c507e6287b5897546fe34b944e66cb616732ba7db644572Block Operator
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