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 3138474 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3139863 epoch_slot_no: 7863 block_no: 3138327 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1891 time: 2019-09-20 17:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf6a7495053ea002a8a2f2a26c6e4024b82d94fc16438c352e7bc28fa99976365Block Operator
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