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 3149487 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3150876 epoch_slot_no: 18876 block_no: 3149340 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1745 time: 2019-09-23 06:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b3605e40779fdf81c0b8f650d2ce27e514260ad3b45f12ca8b4eb5f9f2c3da2Block Operator
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