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 3148641 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3150030 epoch_slot_no: 18030 block_no: 3148494 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-23 01:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb58f0d13d074d338523293c8a047b767ac31679060d5050766abf89c84e3c621Block Operator
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