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 3144723 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3146112 epoch_slot_no: 14112 block_no: 3144576 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7148 time: 2019-09-22 04:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc829877d3fc81d8aaab818825f5c2f5154d752262bff8207413f96f8331833aaBlock Operator
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