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 3146012 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3147401 epoch_slot_no: 15401 block_no: 3145865 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1348 time: 2019-09-22 11:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa544ffb7ee3e10f9d2801a761a2e3f382056e6205be828298fab9c8d11a2a5aaBlock Operator
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