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 3140168 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 3141557 epoch_slot_no: 9557 block_no: 3140021 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3548 time: 2019-09-21 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb536a5cf9943704c9b0b83df762bd364d9fac08cf055df2ba3fc0c0785902557Block Operator
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