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 3145208 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 3146597 epoch_slot_no: 14597 block_no: 3145061 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4421 time: 2019-09-22 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b0d643968c30d67d0d94f2ffdb7f3a2a95297d664869c3d24766cb57c58292fBlock Operator
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