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 3141596 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3142985 epoch_slot_no: 10985 block_no: 3141449 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1346 time: 2019-09-21 10:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x675cae189f86289b79d0616edfdfa9869a906539722b544e0988a1c9d605b5a2Block Operator
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