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 3137288 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 3138677 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 3137141 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5695 time: 2019-09-20 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaffc4ebaf631d4c8b7e81123ec4344f20daa082c8fa731463952ee9630beeb98Block Operator
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