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 3135024 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3136413 epoch_slot_no: 4413 block_no: 3134877 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1529 time: 2019-09-19 22:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe3239b7a57e766e7df70733c9b5a78b3bdd135c4c25ad0aead7f9b0b6a2a15bdBlock Operator
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