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 3145982 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3147371 epoch_slot_no: 15371 block_no: 3145835 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1529 time: 2019-09-22 11:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2998dd1e4ba43c15a669953577851122e8d287e60d711d12583d8d1e4f62fb72Block Operator
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