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 3137706 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3139095 epoch_slot_no: 7095 block_no: 3137559 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-09-20 13:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0b7c56ff0fc3e97fb951c721ce8b692b5ec7120786d85defc6fc6fae915d712Block Operator
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