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 3135848 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3137237 epoch_slot_no: 5237 block_no: 3135701 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4420 time: 2019-09-20 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3feaa898a42a59f92f6f22c05109a5b6ab0e3e26390818bdff7b97ac62822231Block Operator
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