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 3144536 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3145925 epoch_slot_no: 13925 block_no: 3144389 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2019-09-22 03:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbcbcc39ce833b233cb2b5ed12e73d59a98fe4659a1e23b2040b9d6ea8fc8f746Block Operator
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