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 3143335 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3144724 epoch_slot_no: 12724 block_no: 3143188 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1350 time: 2019-09-21 20:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3a8028fcd31af4793a7c42744c16e04d7816cdc19ecf53f201451770d544c77eBlock Operator
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