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 3145274 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3146663 epoch_slot_no: 14663 block_no: 3145127 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3294 time: 2019-09-22 07:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cc2c4c3cf141364c8a8986be5862742b58c4b2fbc55c76f60c0bdb591e256afBlock Operator
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