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 3143141 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3144530 epoch_slot_no: 12530 block_no: 3142994 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1737 time: 2019-09-21 19:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f6452775f0ced2cc03c3ea820954c57b3067acb09e4592be5bc27b7bf2b8a8dBlock Operator
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