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 3134557 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3135946 epoch_slot_no: 3946 block_no: 3134410 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2077 time: 2019-09-19 19:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1efa03e60c9a0acb604eafb7f4aa26a8ac2f88efa1c353a31e93d00a320cb322Block Operator
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