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 3137468 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3138857 epoch_slot_no: 6857 block_no: 3137321 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3874 time: 2019-09-20 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0c0da7804ee078a44f60e5d78e28d7c3c3fdeafd77ed28b344b543caf21722edBlock Operator
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