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 3137170 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3138559 epoch_slot_no: 6559 block_no: 3137023 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1988 time: 2019-09-20 10:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf22d6d2b405ffc4ad290814d036ebf290967c69408236ec2a05309d1857b9feaBlock Operator
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