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 3141976 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3143365 epoch_slot_no: 11365 block_no: 3141829 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1350 time: 2019-09-21 12:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd85632a370caa244db989dae98def07d398ba15fba339204f709ff3f278ee0e2Block Operator
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