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 3143618 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3145007 epoch_slot_no: 13007 block_no: 3143471 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-09-21 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0993e664869dd556d3bb2b8cc324e944d65f1c3812ab0c0efbb1b9551b694296Block Operator
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