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 3142343 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3143732 epoch_slot_no: 11732 block_no: 3142196 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1695 time: 2019-09-21 14:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0428f0675502554f58e4c7a6db4d2a3fc0688346dc507648b5825ac33c30e712Block Operator
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