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 3149974 Details
Epoch: 145 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3151363 epoch_slot_no: 19363 block_no: 3149827 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2284 time: 2019-09-23 09:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54f8d874974052dd0750814e1a423ee11e02b695c5d80e915c46da28006219e0Block Operator
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