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 3140806 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3142195 epoch_slot_no: 10195 block_no: 3140659 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2111 time: 2019-09-21 06:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd17a5d6c98b7de6e2616f8e05a4467e8a7e09f9b33b6b87157c615297685c13aBlock Operator
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