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 3138736 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3140125 epoch_slot_no: 8125 block_no: 3138589 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5208 time: 2019-09-20 18:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa0a1b54f7dbf4cfd9a11e12e6ab6949b55c868079edad82f5d0cbf99629b3731Block Operator
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