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 3137223 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3138612 epoch_slot_no: 6612 block_no: 3137076 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1356 time: 2019-09-20 10:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x09fd175062170e6813619e64951af8b8eec4f6d96ebe10985e41d4fa06bb2089Block Operator
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