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 3137005 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3138394 epoch_slot_no: 6394 block_no: 3136858 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2019-09-20 09:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0ec71d80e72a2edf4c1e37395e6606fa6a0eadc5212ad50cc76b42f7c109b6dBlock Operator
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