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 3136568 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3137957 epoch_slot_no: 5957 block_no: 3136421 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4225 time: 2019-09-20 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf704e1706a6acc934ce76f1fcd86f55e1e2d83cc3e15b769fd627324f9e0d503Block Operator
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