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 3135280 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3136669 epoch_slot_no: 4669 block_no: 3135133 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1701 time: 2019-09-19 23:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf66bdfa657bb5be8630ca711a704a6c757eba6b33a56f1c86e153862f7b1a6f4Block Operator
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