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 3147293 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3148682 epoch_slot_no: 16682 block_no: 3147146 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 954 time: 2019-09-22 18:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7d90a1afd5e033b3410a504367e3185f107aaa18a7ddf24fbe5d733a9f8d11daBlock Operator
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