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 3136658 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3138047 epoch_slot_no: 6047 block_no: 3136511 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-09-20 07:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x341d26169dbf3d01513b5f41b9beb49afa5219c5c22286a469d2d38c512e3a11Block Operator
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