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 3147625 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3149014 epoch_slot_no: 17014 block_no: 3147478 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-09-22 20:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x587756d85cc0851871f05caf9c1b9afb7a84b486c9d2fb70c72707b7a3876274Block Operator
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