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 3147261 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3148650 epoch_slot_no: 16650 block_no: 3147114 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3635 time: 2019-09-22 18:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x278c63d50e77aa7912f9d47da0d8b5a00e5d128193039c45ee15ad19dac3b278Block Operator
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