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 3144943 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3146332 epoch_slot_no: 14332 block_no: 3144796 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1890 time: 2019-09-22 05:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4492f27f9f9128e85a428e9015582e49233af537d263e69264397378cc06a694Block Operator
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