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 3142819 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3144208 epoch_slot_no: 12208 block_no: 3142672 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 993 time: 2019-09-21 17:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3410fdc74b1c8dcbc1aa4b7a3213af880936de71990c0ef1f833dc5077287232Block Operator
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