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 3143191 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3144580 epoch_slot_no: 12580 block_no: 3143044 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2019-09-21 19:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x012d5976667e8cf894f31067e1102426346f58a1d3fc4b5d220eb609bcd5d1e3Block Operator
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