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 3147086 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3148475 epoch_slot_no: 16475 block_no: 3146939 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1139 time: 2019-09-22 17:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25a83169a15d049b3b3cd680309d2f42c2a192c0f29110d36fbdceb8bb7599e3Block Operator
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