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 3148358 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3149747 epoch_slot_no: 17747 block_no: 3148211 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2410 time: 2019-09-23 00:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x19c8db595808d7758159da3f1d3f4123fcd08c1c5068334259704ef42ca5c8e1Block Operator
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