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 3135935 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3137324 epoch_slot_no: 5324 block_no: 3135788 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1168 time: 2019-09-20 03:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xffa4db00aee780101e7e6d5416c6a5ae3010835749429e175b3e5b862b4d7610Block Operator
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