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 3140563 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3141952 epoch_slot_no: 9952 block_no: 3140416 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2019-09-21 05:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2b8a1fb3a9c5410073a50668f06e1bc612ab518893b2ac3d2054e6b49c934c6Block Operator
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