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 3147291 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3148680 epoch_slot_no: 16680 block_no: 3147144 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1623 time: 2019-09-22 18:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fb646d81899b6706fdebd9b25a24e32b33584a3ab96593539959ca434fd5408Block Operator
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