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 3148988 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3150377 epoch_slot_no: 18377 block_no: 3148841 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3019 time: 2019-09-23 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c0b63f56b42fd005b3681664d7c7b7a0c3742f0b85e1db7da49f74b49b0a090Block Operator
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