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 3134875 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3136264 epoch_slot_no: 4264 block_no: 3134728 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 996 time: 2019-09-19 21:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3b4eb23059a7f5a03975ca54343a0413e0d6bde34b812402f205f8ffa5e0747fBlock Operator
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