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 3145058 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 3146447 epoch_slot_no: 14447 block_no: 3144911 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2584 time: 2019-09-22 06:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x08921c2984fa89ea64e1d8d3cf4b4f34f0a56c3bc602a1466dee68e304d0877eBlock Operator
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