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 3145696 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3147085 epoch_slot_no: 15085 block_no: 3145549 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2019-09-22 09:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6c26c38b6f76080f4c713a90ff2291540d5006b1682ab1a09f89df993b9e5c1Block Operator
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