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 3138511 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3139900 epoch_slot_no: 7900 block_no: 3138364 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2009 time: 2019-09-20 17:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c046e4f1eb6f34465466f98aa20cea55098b1a96376dd3e709551d63508049cBlock Operator
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