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 3143049 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3144438 epoch_slot_no: 12438 block_no: 3142902 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2007 time: 2019-09-21 18:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ef9a668feefdba70cead8360b3fee3fbba11ecbda4e9340b79c5e7c30c78682Block Operator
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