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 3138344 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3139733 epoch_slot_no: 7733 block_no: 3138197 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2262 time: 2019-09-20 16:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd07457cc9e0f08de4762400886a75832b4fb1ffff32e4a9ab060e452ef50c8a6Block Operator
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