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 3146584 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3147973 epoch_slot_no: 15973 block_no: 3146437 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3208 time: 2019-09-22 14:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa05ba5638aff07f8093307b5df81ad54b50966d2eb13a626989a7362efb8c28bBlock Operator
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