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 3143560 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3144949 epoch_slot_no: 12949 block_no: 3143413 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1736 time: 2019-09-21 21:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x64bdde226e68738d128a465cbb0597702698b204feded249c73b73c952556cd6Block Operator
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