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 3142384 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3143773 epoch_slot_no: 11773 block_no: 3142237 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 956 time: 2019-09-21 15:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc58c21b65b7f962209d06224ada20781f6866f05fb49845bc735468062c1bafBlock Operator
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