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 3137938 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3139327 epoch_slot_no: 7327 block_no: 3137791 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-09-20 14:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x96df5727a8083dacd218e4364a66fccd389d0fa68dc95cd6db92fa3c4499c4ebBlock Operator
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