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 3142824 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3144213 epoch_slot_no: 12213 block_no: 3142677 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1658 time: 2019-09-21 17:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42eb2730f401d3acf31befc67b09e1bf74ca1e807f343be0711cc535cd5d21adBlock Operator
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