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 3144823 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3146212 epoch_slot_no: 14212 block_no: 3144676 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1311 time: 2019-09-22 04:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd53d7badc65bc5d751b14e607c01b4229707360fca5f8d3ff140deb29db1a02dBlock Operator
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