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 3138468 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3139857 epoch_slot_no: 7857 block_no: 3138321 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2019-09-20 17:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4a527b25ef1a4adcba310d9166a718b0a0fb1a12bffa1a6af03e5ce8e6005cdBlock Operator
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