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 3138182 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3139571 epoch_slot_no: 7571 block_no: 3138035 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3880 time: 2019-09-20 15:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x198ff4960cec41f998ad69529c42a01d3c63a95e90936865f020ac8937aa6ac3Block Operator
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