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 3142216 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3143605 epoch_slot_no: 11605 block_no: 3142069 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-21 14:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc3ec4071bec969981efbcc808c8e99fc63705a1e19dd714f5643401ad2bd20dcBlock Operator
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