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 3138096 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3139485 epoch_slot_no: 7485 block_no: 3137949 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2641 time: 2019-09-20 15:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x80b0f5bfda760192c1d8a37b264efb7554036a17d4cb064ac991e62d40d494b1Block Operator
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