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 3148990 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3150379 epoch_slot_no: 18379 block_no: 3148843 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-09-23 03:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb925f9d392b949bc8d72648d7140b5cb41aaa7f529668a3e4de3d1ff8466bcd4Block Operator
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