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 3138908 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3140297 epoch_slot_no: 8297 block_no: 3138761 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3507 time: 2019-09-20 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdd5bd5ac56e63cf22ff1ea0ed5ee878180fd9fad1b5ecbf9a76934187b2b9414Block Operator
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