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 3143408 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3144797 epoch_slot_no: 12797 block_no: 3143261 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4273 time: 2019-09-21 20:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfee4a4eb40dab28dd3f57c4ad9c0aa27f4672615443d8b262e322e4408b09c8fBlock Operator
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