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 3144101 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3145490 epoch_slot_no: 13490 block_no: 3143954 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1656 time: 2019-09-22 00:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6bff6630c9a48da3fae2594317fa9a8063753d3949dd1495dae39f79da5a1851Block Operator
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