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 3136599 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3137988 epoch_slot_no: 5988 block_no: 3136452 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2025 time: 2019-09-20 07:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d65efe07f9d44890713f6c497a41fb86235e0fe9761f4df975269b73378a4b8Block Operator
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