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 3145952 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3147341 epoch_slot_no: 15341 block_no: 3145805 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1878 time: 2019-09-22 10:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfc482375b168f53ff2f17050e91fd065d08d554ce6932cb71b0715be9eb3b588Block Operator
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