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 3149417 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3150806 epoch_slot_no: 18806 block_no: 3149270 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 956 time: 2019-09-23 06:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5f3a11b27e67aa7f71845151f045e69c82df0ae54267a95395f23f7ba3005eeBlock Operator
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