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 3135128 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3136517 epoch_slot_no: 4517 block_no: 3134981 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4065 time: 2019-09-19 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xac5eda65c75a5397862d8b510f6252ad7d924ce0cbbfc09c17ba1d6d6b0ae03dBlock Operator
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