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 3135583 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3136972 epoch_slot_no: 4972 block_no: 3135436 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1262 time: 2019-09-20 01:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9eba41d4824e3f6e486ba67aac92bd185571c240e74dae8ca20d7b49d0a1e36cBlock Operator
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