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 3138127 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3139516 epoch_slot_no: 7516 block_no: 3137980 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1344 time: 2019-09-20 15:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62599cbc0aeb8e6c7ee12d77de4a13e66817c44f10fe1eaa3038970155554b48Block Operator
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