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 3147967 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3149356 epoch_slot_no: 17356 block_no: 3147820 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1741 time: 2019-09-22 22:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb1bc59cc6205b776ba7c9c1784c951a9bfecaf1d38f86b39cdb40ba8d9eabd6Block Operator
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