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 3149036 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3150425 epoch_slot_no: 18425 block_no: 3148889 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-09-23 04:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b3e5f1a0c649aefcc5837fc7a40fd2826068ada3994d9ddd2db50f75649630fBlock Operator
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