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 3142222 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3143611 epoch_slot_no: 11611 block_no: 3142075 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 997 time: 2019-09-21 14:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x798fe00a691184c94e496eae56e717d3d67b04a6c86cd0c166c4d6446833b7ceBlock Operator
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