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 3141509 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3142898 epoch_slot_no: 10898 block_no: 3141362 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1564 time: 2019-09-21 10:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x485f1788ab253c21d90dea45ac5ef9e532b52ea867728805f18911ca692d7364Block Operator
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