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 3143144 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3144533 epoch_slot_no: 12533 block_no: 3142997 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1022 time: 2019-09-21 19:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x490c90b840aec14986a64927a75379938b8fae7ed40149902d9e5e4669bbf469Block Operator
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