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 3135549 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3136938 epoch_slot_no: 4938 block_no: 3135402 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 995 time: 2019-09-20 01:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b98de8ec114d1d3104ee28caf113ba4e7e840dbb7387ff63ef0b5fdde90e693Block Operator
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