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 3143212 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3144601 epoch_slot_no: 12601 block_no: 3143065 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1022 time: 2019-09-21 19:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8245cbd7efadae97d0f67642d3fdc981049b926e803d2594c4994d43616de0cbBlock Operator
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