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 3138350 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3139739 epoch_slot_no: 7739 block_no: 3138203 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4434 time: 2019-09-20 16:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bbc21a443f02cbd549ef70078cc74519d2a6bc1d4da45f4f1d8b333b6271765Block Operator
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