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 3144326 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3145715 epoch_slot_no: 13715 block_no: 3144179 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1706 time: 2019-09-22 01:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8f55c6491f6e3ef0db113c0eea7b97af55901e3a942a3ff0782f512bde314ed1Block Operator
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