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 3149839 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3151228 epoch_slot_no: 19228 block_no: 3149692 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1568 time: 2019-09-23 08:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x74c81d988578618cbfe9785de6a1eec7209e2679ebb6f8d98e9bdd425110f0f7Block Operator
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