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 3142825 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3144214 epoch_slot_no: 12214 block_no: 3142678 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-09-21 17:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x66a9726ed709c6e4c8ab7b8b4b1c883f2aa8ba983972c5976d76ccfae1e6b18cBlock Operator
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