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 3142508 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3143897 epoch_slot_no: 11897 block_no: 3142361 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5542 time: 2019-09-21 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85f02c152f4a8019aa2eafcac28aa27d5d83b40d811cfe1e8c1f96c984469e20Block Operator
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