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 3138548 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3139937 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 3138401 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2605 time: 2019-09-20 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5e9f6d057ec2d491919ac55c5dbb192404c465b64bd32da3af1547cdde05472Block Operator
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