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 3138887 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3140276 epoch_slot_no: 8276 block_no: 3138740 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1943 time: 2019-09-20 19:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c3b1e979fbda5f5b215762d1d9d11e773f90cb95a55f98538ca8349b6d30f91Block Operator
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