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 3138056 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3139445 epoch_slot_no: 7445 block_no: 3137909 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 925 time: 2019-09-20 15:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf71eaeb7d54205dcf08285d5dc11cf2c6ec52a02c2852c2f110d3b1696a0b9b1Block Operator
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