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 3147201 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3148590 epoch_slot_no: 16590 block_no: 3147054 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4149 time: 2019-09-22 17:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x247932700081b3a88dc6f3741ddd277d165bcd97973a6c3128951b8b0e2eaf2fBlock Operator
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