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 3149479 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3150868 epoch_slot_no: 18868 block_no: 3149332 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1531 time: 2019-09-23 06:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c3bb155e78c2ee1de215a697c8f974d8ad0736f1b0db0ff5b082f87e503e056Block Operator
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