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 3139247 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3140636 epoch_slot_no: 8636 block_no: 3139100 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3460 time: 2019-09-20 21:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4dbad612f74ede9b5454f4efd5fbe072817cba134225087b30793a9f0f217947Block Operator
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