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 3138369 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3139758 epoch_slot_no: 7758 block_no: 3138222 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1813 time: 2019-09-20 16:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3bf84c4f3399fdddf4377369f1506705ea9cbb364d96db81d0ff6cec9dc07cdBlock Operator
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