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 3147423 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3148812 epoch_slot_no: 16812 block_no: 3147276 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2019-09-22 19:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ac766b25b89db4b0e9244a53d123248e32e8e4b794ffdd6ab942c202fd544d3Block Operator
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