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 3137851 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3139240 epoch_slot_no: 7240 block_no: 3137704 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-09-20 13:58:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb745c8506e5d92a20347fec5eef3222f3d4fa75f4623435fd5cbcc88460d887Block Operator
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