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 3136020 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3137409 epoch_slot_no: 5409 block_no: 3135873 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2019-09-20 03:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcda40ee5f2f6754e8c20f6006a6f785221e5d61713213054ddd17d804b9bbdedBlock Operator
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