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 3140668 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3142057 epoch_slot_no: 10057 block_no: 3140521 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-09-21 05:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43db289eef643b274495f70a079c440e1f8aca94287c2ec3fd7c6fe9f6bf8375Block Operator
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