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 3135540 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3136929 epoch_slot_no: 4929 block_no: 3135393 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-09-20 01:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x235740666edef85ea4219485f8d8fe30355a82a9671d4f85c43385abc0afa209Block Operator
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