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 3141400 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3142789 epoch_slot_no: 10789 block_no: 3141253 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 940 time: 2019-09-21 09:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5cfe6a238e67546cea03c7f47b2809bf55a2705becdfb890295c10b268241d6dBlock Operator
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