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 3143188 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3144577 epoch_slot_no: 12577 block_no: 3143041 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1022 time: 2019-09-21 19:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc794be284ccdbd6a9accd73ec16c908c0e145f99d5f91782cadb1fcb025a3b24Block Operator
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