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 3143368 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3144757 epoch_slot_no: 12757 block_no: 3143221 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 989 time: 2019-09-21 20:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x49efc276cbf42d2e91f91f7df0876d04a8844e9332b298ca571a8f8d847a4b43Block Operator
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