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 3148418 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3149807 epoch_slot_no: 17807 block_no: 3148271 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1387 time: 2019-09-23 00:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3850ac6b6c14e6ba23a3ec3c75debd8d8f340462da391fef2b8003ef12ae26c9Block Operator
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