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 3135998 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3137387 epoch_slot_no: 5387 block_no: 3135851 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1500 time: 2019-09-20 03:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1bc3f9a759b0306e552440f9710f5bacf701754cdc0419b6aa41938235296d9Block Operator
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