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 3134738 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3136127 epoch_slot_no: 4127 block_no: 3134591 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1349 time: 2019-09-19 20:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa61c7e95fab829f4454b788abf49274f8fa7fba01f9a053040683f39bf59bd7fBlock Operator
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