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 3135776 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3137165 epoch_slot_no: 5165 block_no: 3135629 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1841 time: 2019-09-20 02:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80c0bc76153e0b8bbe62a54c3e875bf7b26872b644f4b10a48b19a181681d8faBlock Operator
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