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 3138075 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3139464 epoch_slot_no: 7464 block_no: 3137928 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-09-20 15:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd71aea5235f0cf3f36592c9c6dd51051b8aa0219bbd5f9e4de54e3f0d5ea9791Block Operator
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