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 3143734 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3145123 epoch_slot_no: 13123 block_no: 3143587 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2019-09-21 22:39:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x468934a9d289f0b0d1f76f255086cf2b5bde4c273f30b4c49f8b13fbc87b1ad7Block Operator
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