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 3145460 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3146849 epoch_slot_no: 14849 block_no: 3145313 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-09-22 08:14:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62cfc0f9b994980844e6c895fb78b91d5dfade5978db4fb93279bb1fc0e0a7c0Block Operator
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