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 3137862 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3139251 epoch_slot_no: 7251 block_no: 3137715 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2019-09-20 14:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ec29a3efb6b955bd6df5c392fe930a7d249daf88adc415edf417b55ca79e610Block Operator
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