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 3138947 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3140336 epoch_slot_no: 8336 block_no: 3138800 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1525 time: 2019-09-20 20:03:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x41ed4260ae9ee224234d9fdadd0d5ee367a8fb1d3c2f42990595707fc45d950dBlock Operator
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